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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to prevent infections?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of trach tube has no cuff or pilot line?
What is the purpose of a speaking valve?
What is the purpose of a speaking valve?
What should be done before using a cork or speaking valve?
What should be done before using a cork or speaking valve?
How often should stoma care be done?
How often should stoma care be done?
Which part of the trach tube is used to put the tube in the stoma (opening)?
Which part of the trach tube is used to put the tube in the stoma (opening)?
Which part of the trach tube fits inside the trach tube and can be removed quickly if it becomes blocked with mucous?
Which part of the trach tube fits inside the trach tube and can be removed quickly if it becomes blocked with mucous?
What is the purpose of the cuff on a trach tube?
What is the purpose of the cuff on a trach tube?
What is the purpose of the trach ties or trach holder?
What is the purpose of the trach ties or trach holder?
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