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What is an expected outcome after tracheostomy care is successfully performed?
 
  a. A stoma site that is hard to the touch
  b. An inner cannula that is free of secretions
  c. Copious secretions obtained from suctioning
  d. Bloody secretions that have been suctioned

Question 2

Dressings serve several functions. Which of the following is a function of a dressing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Maintains a moist environment
  b. Prevents the spread of microorganisms
  c. Increases patient comfort
  d. Controls bleeding



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Answer to Question 1

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A stoma site that is clean and free of infection and transesophageal fistula and an inner cannula that is free of secretions indicate that tracheostomy care is successful. If the stoma site is reddened or hard, with or without drainage, evaluate the cleaning regimen for continued use of clean technique, and increase tracheostomy care frequency. This is an unexpected outcome. Copious colored secretions present around the stoma or when the patient is suctioned are an unexpected outcome. Bloody secretions are an unexpected outcome and require evaluation of suctioning technique and frequency and size of the catheter.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Dressings serve several functions such as maintaining a moist environment, protecting from outside contaminants, protecting from further injury, preventing the spread of microorganisms, increasing patient comfort, and controlling bleeding.



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