NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PAEDIATRIC NURSING
Question
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Which nursing management strategies help to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia?
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Bedrest
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Subglottic suction of secretions
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Change ventilator circuit tubing every 8 hours
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Elevate HOB 30-45 degrees
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Oral care with chlorhexidine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Minimize ventilator exposure. Provide excellent oral hygiene care. Coordinate care for subglottic suctioning. Maintain optimal positioning and encourage mobility. Ensure adequate staffing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Results from this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that oral care with chlorhexidine is effective in reducing VAP incidence only in the adult population and if administered at a 2% concentration or 4 times/d.
Detailed explanation-3: -OHC that includes either chlorhexidine mouthwash or gel is associated with a 40% reduction in the odds of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill adults.
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