Chapter 34: Patients W/special Challenges

Question 1

What does the mnemonic DOPE stand for and what patients is it used on?

Answer 1

Displaced, dislodged, damaged tube
Obstruction of tube
Pneumothorax, pulmonary problems
Equipment failure.

Used for patients with tracheostomy tubes.

Question 2

Define sensorineural deafness

Answer 2

A permanent lack of hearing caused by s lesion or damage of the inner ear.