Question

13. Indicate whether each statement about tracheostomy care is True or False

a. The tracheostomy tube should be suctioned routinely to maintain patency T F

b. The tracheostomy tube should be suctioned when signs of occlusion occur T F

c. Oral hygiene should be done at least every 12 hours T F

d. Oral hygiene should be done at least every 2 hours T F

e. Keep an extra trach one size larger at the child’s bedside T F

f. Keep an extra trach one size smaller at the child’s bedside T F

Answer 1

a. The tracheostomy tube should be suctioned routinely to maintain patency - True

b. The tracheostomy tube should be suctioned when signs of occlusion occur - True

c . Oral hygiene should be done at least every 12 hours - False

d.Oral hygiene should be done at least every 2 hours - True

e. Keep an extra trach one size larger at the child’s bedside - False

f.Keep an extra trach one size smaller at the child’s bedside -True