Question

A patient presents to an acute care facility with severe respiratory distress, hemoptysis, stridor, progressive dysphonia, and subcutaneous emphysema. A CT scan shows that the patient has a small tracheal perforation. Which action should the nurse perform *first*?

Accepted Answer

Prepare the patient for intubation.

Answer

Apply an occlusive dressing to the injury.

Answer

Continue to monitor the patient.

Answer

Turn the patient to left lateral positioning.

Question 20 - Respiratory Practice Test for the CCRN