Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
An adult man has a tracheostomy tube in place. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take when suctioning the tracheostomy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Suctioning should use sterile technique, with suction off during insertion and applied intermittently for no more than 10 seconds to prevent hypoxia and trauma.