Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who has a tracheostomy. After suctioning the tracheostomy, the nurse should use which of the following findings to determine that the procedure was effective?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Clear breath sounds
Rationale:
🔷 Indicates effective suctioning, as secretions that caused obstruction are cleared.
🔷 Stable oxygenation confirms improved ventilation and gas exchange.
🔷 Prevents atelectasis by ensuring airway patency.
🔷 Monitored breath sounds help evaluate need for further suctioning.
🔷 Proper suctioning technique prevents mucosal trauma while restoring airway clearance.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. insert an IV catheter.
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A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel to measure a newborn's respiratory rate. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of why the respiratory rate should be counted for a complete minute?
Answer Choices:
A. "The rate and rhythm of breath are irregular in newborns."
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4