Exam Preview for 1010: Care of the Tracheostomy Patient for the Res

Care of the Tracheostomy Patient for the Respiratory Care Practitioner: Part 2

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1. Identify potential changes in airway physiology which may increase the risk for aspiration, after the tracheostomy is placed: Impaired sensation Impaired cough Reduced laryngeal elevation All of the above
2. Some indications for a tracheostomy include: Neurological Craniofacial Anomalies Upper Airway Obstruction All of the above
3. Which of the following are potential delays in infant development after a tracheostomy: Sound acquisition and hearing Early vocalizations and Language Socialization and Caregiver interaction All of the above
4. Pediatric patients with a tracheostomy may have difficulty tolerating one-way valve placement due to: Re-learning to breathe through the upper airway Fear and anxiety more intense when patient is dependent on ventilator Increased coughing All of the above
5. Research indicates there are ______ cases of aspiration in patients with the cuff inflated than with the cuff deflated. Significantly less Minimal More None