Exam 21: Artificial Airway Care

When evaluating sputum suctioned from a patient that is being mechanically ventilated,which of the following characteristics should be evaluated? I.Color II.Consistency III.Odor IV.Amount

You are suctioning a patient with a metal (silver)tracheostomy with an inner cannula that has a one-way valve.You insert the catheter through the one-way valve to suction the patient but are unable to remove the catheter because the valve closes on the catheter.What should you do now?

If the volume ventilator is used for preoxygenation and preventilation prior to suctioning a patient,you must wait up to 2 minutes,depending on the rate and the tidal volume,before the patient receives 100% oxygen.What is the reason for this?

A patient requires nasotracheal suctioning as evidenced by coarse breath sounds.How should the patient be positioned for the procedure?

Personnel should perform a baseline assessment for indications of respiratory distress and The need for nasotracheal suctioning as recognized by presenting indications.Which of the following would be an assessment that needs to be made by the respiratory care practitioner? I.Oxygen saturation II.Auscultation of chest III.Respiratory rate

You cannot pass the suction catheter down the endotracheal tube on an intubated patient.What should you do and how would you correct the problems?

A patient's chest radiograph indicates pneumonia and atelectasis of the left upper lobe.Which type of suction catheter should be used to ensure the catheter enters the left lung?

If a patient is expected to be on a ventilator for more than _________,a heated humidifier should be used if the patient has an artificial airway in place.