The Nurse Has Just Repositioned a Child Who Is Intubated

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just repositioned a child who is intubated and mechanically ventilated.Which action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assess placement of the endotracheal tube.
• B) Document the condition of the child's skin.
• C) Ensure that the child cannot pull on tubing.
• D) Turn the ventilator alarms back on.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Pertaining to the layers of cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, glands, and various cavities.

Mucous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue found in the umbilical cord known as Wharton's jelly; it is rich in proteoglycans and contains sparse fibroblasts within a gel-like matrix.

Umbilical Cord

The cord connecting the fetus to the placenta, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing waste products.

Stem Cells

Cells with the unique ability to develop into different types of cells in the body and to self-renew.