Vocabulary
The collapse of Alveoli, preventing the normal respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
what is Atelectasis
purpose of tracheostomy care?
what is maintain airway patency, prevent infections/promote cleanliness, prevent skin breakdown
what is Tracheostomy?
what is an opening (stoma) created in the anterior wall of the trachea
Collection of air or gas in the pleural space.
What is Pneumothorax
replace the inner cannula with (what kind) of gloves?
what is sterile
tracheostomy dressing should be changed.....
what is q8h or prn
Accumulation of blood and fluid in the pleural cavity between the parietal and visceral pleura
What is Hemothorax
When it comes to tracheostomy care, __ nurses are better than one.
what is two
this is used to secure the trach tube in its position?
what is trach ties
A procedure whereby a surgical incision is made into the trachea and a short artificial airway is inserted.
what is Tracheostomy
When preparing to replace the inner cannula, clean trach site, we need to remember our what?
Does frequent coughing indicate that the airway is clear? T/F
false, frequent coughing indicates that the patient is having trouble clearing the tracheostomy tube of secretions
Excessive and prolonged contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi and bronchioles, resulting in an acute narrowing and obstruction of the respiratory airway.`
What is Bronchospasm
this is used to clean around the stoma.
what is 4x4 sterile gauze