Exam Preview for 1288: Caring for Our Healthcare Heroes Who Manage

Caring for Our Healthcare Heroes Who Manage Patients with a Tracheostomy: The COVID-19 Experience

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1. Identify the AGP’s which can expose healthcare workers to pathogens causing acute respiratory infections: Airway suctioning Diagnostic sputum induction Bronchoscopy All of the above
2. Signage at the patient's bedside _________. Helps identify disease process Helps give MDI medications via a spacer attached directly to the tracheostomy hub Helps offer closed system suctioning Helps staff to stop and think about what PPE they should be utilizing
3. CDC recommends that a respirator classified as disposable can be ___________. Shared by multiple coworkers Reused by the same worker as long as it remains functional and is used in accordance with local infection control procedures Disposed immediately None of the above
4. Tracheostomy cuff pressure _____ likely produces micro-aspiration, is associated with ventilator associated pneumonia, and may produce aerosols. At 25 cmH2O Between 20-30 cmH2O more than 35 cmH2O less than 20 cmH2O
5. Ways for healthcare workers to care for themselves during a vulnerable state with the COVID-19 pandemic include: Preserving integrity and staying powerful Recognize the cause Stay focused on why you are in a healthcare profession All of the above