Which of the following measures can help to ensure a good sputum ...

[ec501234]

Which of the following measures can help to ensure a good sputum sample?
 
  a. Using an ultrasonic nebulizer instead of a jet nebulizer
  b. Using a 5 saline solution instead of a 3 concentration
  c. Having the patient rinse the mouth or blow the nose before induction
  d. Using the lowest possible aerosol density (high flow and low output)

Question 2

A physician orders bland water aerosol administration to a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following airway devices could you use to meet this goal?
 
  1. Tracheostomy mask
  2. Face tent
  3. T tube
  4. Aerosol mask
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To ensure a good sputum sample, every effort must be made to separate saliva from true respira-tory tract secretions. In some cases, protocols include having patients brush their teeth and tongue surface thoroughly and rinse their mouths before sputum induction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The T tube is used for patients who are orally or nasally intubated or who have a tracheostomy. The tracheostomy mask is used solely for patients who have a tracheostomy.

[ec501234]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review