RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1706 of 2368

A client with a tracheostomy is on a mechanical ventilator. At what angle should the nurse keep the head of the bed?

  1. 0 to 15 degrees
  2. 30 to 45 degrees
  3. 15 to 20 degrees
  4. 60 to 90 degrees
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Correct answer: 30 to 45 degrees

Keeping the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees helps prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.

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