Author Question: Which of these terms describes an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood? a. acrocyanosis c. ... (Read 59 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these terms describes an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood?

a. acrocyanosis c. cyanosis
b. anoxia d. hypoxemia

Question 2

A client at a health care facility who requires prolonged mechanical ventilation has a tracheostomy tube inserted through a surgically created opening into the trachea. The tracheostomy tube also has a balloon cuff.

How does the inflated cuff aid the client? A) Prevents the aspiration of oral fluids
B) Keeps the tongue in a relaxed position
C) Eliminates the need for frequent suctioning
D) Facilitates insertion of the tracheostomy tube

cloud · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Hypoxemia is an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
A tracheostomy tube may have a balloon cuff; when inflated, the cuff seals the upper airway to prevent aspiration of oral fluids and provide more efficient ventilation. An oral airway is a curved device that keeps a relaxed tongue positioned forward within the mouth, preventing the tongue from obstructing the upper airway. During insertion of a tracheostomy tube, an obturator, a curved guide, is used. Most clients with tracheostomy tubes require frequent suctioning.