The Nurse Setting Up the Environment for Tracheal Suction on a Newly

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse setting up the environment for tracheal suction on a newly postoperative tracheostomy patient will: (Select all that apply.)

• A)auscultate lungs for retained secretions.
• B)wash hands and open sterile suction kit.
• C)don clean gloves and lift out catheter and connect to suction.
• D)don sterile gloves and prepare solutions from kit.
• E)perform suction with sterile supplies.

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Definitions:

Hand Hygiene

Practices to remove or kill microorganisms on the hands, which is considered the most important measure to prevent the spread of infections.

Contaminated Supplies

Medical or other supplies that have been exposed to pathogens or pollutants, rendering them unsafe for use.

Central Sterile

Refers to the department within a hospital or medical facility that is dedicated to the sterilization and preparation of medical equipment and instruments for surgery and other procedures.

Sterilization

(1) Rendering a person unable to produce children; accomplished by surgical, chemical, or other means. (2) A technique for destroying microorganisms using heat, water, chemicals, or gases.