Medical Quiz

Topics: Tracheostomy Care Quiz

The rationale for providing adequate hydration for a client with a tracheostomy is…

A. to prevent heart failure.

B. to provide essential electrolytes.

C. to thin the mucous secretions.

D. to suppress the patients cough reflex.

Select your answer:
     


Preview next quiz:

Vigorous coughing, or manipulation of the tracheostomy can cause what complication?

A. tachycardia

B. infection

C. accidental decannulation