A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. The nurse decides to perform a tracheal cuff-pressure measurement. Which of the following are considerations regarding this process? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working in the recovery room and caring for a client who was just brought in following surgery. The nurse removes the client’s endotracheal tube and the client begins to have a laryngospasm. Which responses of the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assisting a provider with rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Which of the following explains the difference between RSI and standard endotracheal intubation? Select all that apply.

A client arrives in the recovery room following surgery. The client’s endotracheal tube is still in place. The nurse assesses the client’s readiness to have the tube removed. Which of the following would most likely indicate that the client is ready to have the tube taken out?

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a head injury and is being cared for in the ICU on a ventilator. At one point during the shift, the client becomes very agitated, opens his eyes, and tries to talk. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

A client is in need of an emergency tracheostomy. Which of the following scenarios does this involve?

Which of the following nursing interventions would be the priority to prevent tracheal necrosis in a client with an endotracheal tube in place?

A client is being seen in the emergency department after a spinal cord injury. The client initially states an inability to feel anything below the shoulders. At which point would this client need to be intubated with an endotracheal tube?

A nurse is educating a client who had a tracheostomy placed yesterday about the need for humidified oxygen. Which statement by the client reflects appropriate education was provided?

A client is admitted to the floor after having a tracheostomy placed 72 hours ago. Which of the following pieces of equipment is the priority to keep at the bedside at all times?