RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1705 of 2368

The nurse has secured new tracheostomy ties on a client. Which finding shows the ties are correctly placed?

  1. One finger fits under the tie
  2. No finger fits under the tie
  3. Two fingers fit under the tie
  4. The whole hand fits under the tie
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Correct answer: One finger fits under the tie

The tie should be snug enough to hold the tube yet allow only one finger underneath.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning: Checklist for Tracheostomy Care With a Reusable Inner Cannula. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026