Author Question: Which of these steps is essential when the nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy? ... (Read 87 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these steps is essential when the nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy?

a. Administer oxygen or use an Ambu bag before beginning procedure.
b. Change the client's inner cannula.
c. Cover the tracheostomy ties with a clean towel.
d. Set up sterile hydrogen peroxide to use for rinsing the suction catheter.

Question 2

When a client is being treated with magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia, which of these drugs must be kept in a syringe at the client's bedside ready for administration if signs of magnesium toxicity are noted?

a. Apresoline c. Trandate
b. calcium gluconate d. Valium

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Prior to performing suctioning, administer oxygen or use Ambu bag to hyperventilate the client, preventing hypoxemia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Magnesium sulfate is the medication of choice for preeclampsia. Respirations must be at least 12, urine output at least 30 cc/hour, and deep tendon reflexes normal before the client can receive the medication. The client should be monitored for signs of magnesium toxicity, and a syringe of calcium gluconate must be kept at the client's bedside ready for administration.