A nurse is caring for a client who had a tracheostomy placed 2 days ago. The nurse enters the room and makes the following observations during a safety check. Which of the following observations would be the MOST concerning?

The provider has just ordered for a client to be removed from mechanical ventilation. What is a priority nursing intervention before extubation?

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 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 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?

A nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy and notes that the client has gurgling sounds coming from the trach site, is breathing rapidly, and is trying to cough. Which action should the nurse perform first?

Select the location where the tip of the endotracheal tube should sit when a client is intubated.

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 caring for a client with an endotracheal tube. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority to ensure a patent airway?

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