Interventions that are advantageous in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Best practice guidelines indicate that the following interventions are advantageous in preventing VAP: elevating the head of the bed at 30 to 40 degrees to prevent aspiration,changing patient position every 30 minutes to decrease risk for atelectasis and pulmonary infection,providing oral care with a toothbrush every 8 hours to remove dental plaque organisms (Toothettes are not adequate to clean dental plaque,but they may be used between brushing for comfort),maintaining the endotracheal cuff pressures at 20 cm H₂O to decrease movement of secretions to the lower airways,and carefully monitoring patient for aspiration when enteral feedings are infusing.

Interventions That Are Advantageous in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)include Which