Mastering Infection Prevention
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to prevent infections?

  • Keeping the trach tubes clean (correct)
  • Insisting on handwashing
  • Asking friends and family to stay away if they have a cold or the flu
  • Replacing equipment regularly

    • What are some signs that you may have an infection?

  • Coughing more
  • Taking puffers more often (correct)
  • Feeling unwell or tired
  • Having chest tightness

    • What should you do if you think you have an infection?

  • Call your doctor or healthcare professional
  • Follow your doctor's orders on taking medicine
  • Go over your action plan with your healthcare professional
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which type of trach tube has no cuff or pilot line?

    <p>Bivona Tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a speaking valve?

    <p>To allow air to pass over the voice box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before using a cork or speaking valve?

    <p>Deflate the cuff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should stoma care be done?

    <p>Once a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the trach tube is used to put the tube in the stoma (opening)?

    <p>Obturator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the trach tube fits inside the trach tube and can be removed quickly if it becomes blocked with mucous?

    <p>Inner Cannula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cuff on a trach tube?

    <p>To seal the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the trach ties or trach holder?

    <p>To hold the trach tube in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

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