You Are Admitting a Client from the PACU Who Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

You are admitting a client from the PACU who has just had a tracheostomy. What intervention is necessary for this client before they come to your unit?

• A) Wire cutters are taped to the head of the bed.
• B) A tracheal dilator is placed at the bedside.
• C) A tracheostomy tray is placed at the bedside.
• D) A mouth block is taped to the wall at the head of the bed.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Unit

A segment of the Earth's crust formed by volcanic activity, characterized by a distinct composition and age.

Eruption

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano or other opening in the Earth's surface.

Hot Spot

A region in the Earth's mantle from which hot plumes of magma rise to the surface, often forming volcanic islands.

Subsidence

The gradual settling or sinking of the Earth's surface with little or no horizontal motion, often due to natural underground processes.