Medical Quiz

Topics: Tracheostomy Care Quiz

A patient needs to have a tracheostomy placed for laryngeal cancer compromising the airway. What would be a priority for PRE-OP nursing interventions?

A. Establishing a form of communication with the patient post-op.

B. Explaining the risks and benefits of the surgery.

C. Using therapeutic communication to comfort the patient and reduce anxiety.

D. Showing the patient photographs of other people with a tracheostomy

Select your answer:
     


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A confused patient pulls out the tracheostomy. What is the priority nursing action?

A. Maintain patency of the tracheostomy by inserting an obturator.

B. Call a code blue.

C. Monitor the oxygen level and VS.

D. Page the doctor stat.