Question

"Which of the following statements would be true regarding tracheostomy patients ?

1. Tracheotomy patients have difficulty speaking

2. A routine chest x-Ray requiresthd tracheotomy tubing to be rotated out of view

3. Audible rattling sounds indicate a need for suction"
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The true statements regarding tracheostomy patients are that they typically have difficulty speaking and that audible rattling sounds indicate a need for suction. The incorrect statement is about rotating tracheotomy tubing for a chest x-ray.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to tracheostomy patients and their post-operative experiences. Considering each statement:

1. Tracheotomy patients have difficulty speaking: This is generally true as a tracheostomy may bypass or interfere with the vocal cords. However, speaking can sometimes be facilitated with special valves or techniques.
2. A routine chest x-Ray requires the tracheotomy tubing to be rotated out of view: This is not necessarily true as most imaging techniques can account for the presence of tubes, and therefore do not require rotation out of view.
3. Audible rattling sounds indicate a need for suction: This is true, as such sounds can indicate mucus or secretions in the airway that might require suctioning to maintain airway patency.

Given the above explanations, the correct answer is D. 1 and 3 only.