Reference no: EM133603356
Question
1. A nurses preparing to perform suctioning for an infant who has partial mucus occlusion of her tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Select a catheter that fits snugly into the tracheostomy tube
B. Use clean technique when performing suctioning
C. Apply suction in 3 to 4 second increments
D. Instill 2mL of 0.9% sodium chloride prior to suctioning
2. A nurse is collecting data form an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Has temper tantrums
B. Jumps in place with both feet
C. Builds a tower of three blocks
D. Speaks for words
3. A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has acute diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile bacteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Use a bleach-based solution to clean the bedside table
B. Place the toddler in a negative-airflow room
C. Administer loperamide 1 mg PO
D. Encourage family members to use hand sanitizer when exiting the room.