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Examine Your Understanding of Extubation and Decannulation Procedures

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Which procedure refers to the removal of an endotracheal tube?

Ventilation

Extubation (correct)

Intubation

Decannulation

What are the indications for extubation and decannulation?

Mechanical ventilatory support is still needed

The patient is unable to effectively clear pulmonary secretions

Hemodynamic stability is not achieved

The underlying condition that led to the need for an artificial airway is reversed or improved (correct)

Who can perform the extubation procedure?

Only advanced practice nurses

Only critical care nurses

Only physicians

Physicians, advanced practice nurses, and critical care nurses (correct)

What is the purpose of extubation and decannulation?

To remove an endotracheal tube (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is extubation and decannulation considered appropriate?

When the underlying condition is reversed or improved (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT an indication for extubation and decannulation?

Mechanical ventilatory support is no longer needed (i.e., adequate spontaneous ventilation and oxygenation are achieved or palliative extubation is planned). (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extubation and decannulation?

To remove the artificial airway, allowing the patient to breathe through the upper airway. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who can perform the extubation procedure?

Physicians, advanced practice nurses, including critical care nurses. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure refers to the removal of a tracheostomy tube?

Decannulation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be achieved before considering extubation and decannulation?

Ability to protect the airway and minimal risk for aspiration. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which procedure refers to the removal of an endotracheal tube?

What are the indications for extubation and decannulation?

Who can perform the extubation procedure?

What is the purpose of extubation and decannulation?

When is extubation and decannulation considered appropriate?

Which one of these is NOT an indication for extubation and decannulation?

What is the purpose of extubation and decannulation?

Who can perform the extubation procedure?

Which procedure refers to the removal of a tracheostomy tube?

What should be achieved before considering extubation and decannulation?

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