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1. A 64 year old with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest a. begin mask...

1. A 64 year old with a complete laryngectomy is in respiratory arrest

a. begin mask to stoma ventilations

b. begin bag valve mask ventilations

c. suction the stoma comlpately .

d. initiate mouth to mask ventilation

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  • Respiratory arrest refers to the complete cessation of breathing.
  • Laryngectomy refers to the surgical removal of larynx. In a complete laryngectomy the entire larynx is removed and the respiration is through a tracheal stoma. In this case, patient will have difficulties with secretions. safe, sterile suctioning at prescribed intervals is needed to avoid airway obstruction. So suctioning the stoma is the immediate action. (ANS: C) OTHERS: A, B, D) clearing the airway is the immediate action        

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