Tracheostomy Care And Suctioning Safety Practice Test

A 5-year-old child with a tracheostomy for 2 months is on a pediatric unit. The provider writes orders for airway management. The child has SpO2 92% on humidified oxygen, RR 30/min, HR 118/min, BP 96/58 mm Hg, T 98.9°F, with thick secretions. The nurse should QUESTION which tracheostomy care order?

A 60-year-old client with a tracheostomy placed 3 days ago is on a surgical floor. The nurse prepares to perform tracheostomy care; the client has SpO2 95% on 28% FiO2, RR 16/min, HR 84/min, BP 122/70 mm Hg, T 98.4°F. What is the nurse's PRIORITY action when performing tracheostomy care?