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Tracheostomy Care Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the proper method for securing a tracheostomy tube?✔✔ Use trach ties snugly with room for one finger beneath the tie
Why should humidified oxygen be used for tracheostomy patients?✔✔ To prevent drying of airway mucosa and thick secretions
What is the correct suctioning technique for a tracheostomy?✔✔ Insert the catheter without suction, then withdraw with suction applied intermittently while rotating
How long should each suction pass last?✔✔ No longer than 10 to 15 seconds
What equipment should always be kept at the bedside of a tracheostomy patient?✔✔ Suction equipment, obturator, and spare trach tube 1 / 2
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Why is the obturator important in tracheostomy care?✔✔ It guides insertion of the trach tube and is removed immediately after placement
What indicates a potential complication during trach care?✔✔ Subcutaneous emphysema or air bubbles under the skin around the site
What is the purpose of the cuff on a tracheostomy tube?✔✔ To seal the airway and prevent aspiration in ventilated patients
How can a nurse assess if the cuff is overinflated?✔✔ By checking cuff pressure using a manometer
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy?✔✔ To provide a direct airway for breathing
Why is suctioning performed in tracheostomy care?✔✔ To remove secretions and maintain a clear airway
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