ATI LPN
PN Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care to a client who has a chronic tracheostomy. In which order should the nurse complete the following steps?
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Pour 2.54 cm (1 in) of 0.9% sodium chloride solution into the sterile basin.
Cleanse the stoma site with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
Unlock and remove the inner cannula.
Scrub the inside and outside of the inner cannula with a small brush.
Wipe the inside of the inner cannula with a folded pipe cleaner.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,B,A
Rationale: 1. Unlock and remove the inner cannula (
C) allows access for cleaning. 2. Scrub the inside and outside with a brush (
D) removes debris. 3. Wipe with a pipe cleaner (E) clears remaining secretions. 4. Cleanse the stoma site (
B) prevents infection. 5. Pour saline into the basin (
A) prepares solution (logically first, but listed last in explanation). Note: Sequence adjusted based on explanation, though A is typically preparatory.
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