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j.rubin

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To avoid product failure, transtracheal catheters and their tubing should be replaced every how often?
 
  a. Every week
  b. Every 3 months
  c. Every month
  d. Every 6 months

Question 2

Basic principles of infection control in the home care setting include which of the following?
 
  1. Avoid visits by friends with respiratory infections.
  2. Have caregivers follow proper handwashing techniques.
  3. Incinerate all disposable equipment and supplies.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3



Li Jun

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Key patient responsibilities include routine catheter cleaning and recognizing and troubleshooting common problems. See Box 56-3.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In regard to infection control, the ARCF and applicable AARC clinical practice guidelines man-date proper handwashing technique by all caregivers. In addition, visits to the patient by friends or relatives with respiratory infections are discouraged.



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