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What is a potential intervention for upper airway obstruction caused by food or vomitus?
What is a potential intervention for upper airway obstruction caused by food or vomitus?
In the worst case scenario of upper airway obstruction, which emergency procedure may be required?
In the worst case scenario of upper airway obstruction, which emergency procedure may be required?
When managing blood clots in the upper airway, what intervention may be necessary?
When managing blood clots in the upper airway, what intervention may be necessary?
What is the primary purpose of using nasal packing in the context of upper airway obstruction?
What is the primary purpose of using nasal packing in the context of upper airway obstruction?
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Which condition may lead to upper airway obstruction due to enlargement of tissues and angioedema?
Which condition may lead to upper airway obstruction due to enlargement of tissues and angioedema?
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What is a potential intervention for upper airway obstruction caused by pressure from a tumor or infection?
What is a potential intervention for upper airway obstruction caused by pressure from a tumor or infection?
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What is the purpose of using sedative before putting in an oral airway?
What is the purpose of using sedative before putting in an oral airway?
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What are two indicators of using an oral airway?
What are two indicators of using an oral airway?
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What is the role of the nurse during endotracheal tube (ETT) placement?
What is the role of the nurse during endotracheal tube (ETT) placement?
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What is the purpose of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) in ventilator management?
What is the purpose of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) in ventilator management?
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What are the complications of using positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)?
What are the complications of using positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)?
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What is the purpose of sedation in ventilator management?
What is the purpose of sedation in ventilator management?
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What is the primary role of the nurse during endotracheal tube (ETT) insertions?
What is the primary role of the nurse during endotracheal tube (ETT) insertions?
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Why is a tracheostomy considered more stable than an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
Why is a tracheostomy considered more stable than an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
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What is a significant advantage of using a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
What is a significant advantage of using a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
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What is the main purpose of the inner cannula in a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
What is the main purpose of the inner cannula in a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
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What is a common adult size of tracheostomy tube?
What is a common adult size of tracheostomy tube?
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Which complication is NOT associated with tracheostomy?
Which complication is NOT associated with tracheostomy?
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What should be included in the early nursing interventions for tracheostomy care?
What should be included in the early nursing interventions for tracheostomy care?
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What does the nurse primarily monitor and assess in a patient with a tracheostomy?
What does the nurse primarily monitor and assess in a patient with a tracheostomy?
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