You Are Using a Posey Cufflator to Measure Cuff Pressure

question 17

Multiple Choice

You are using a Posey Cufflator to measure cuff pressure. You added air to reach minimal occlusion volume, but you added too much. How do you remove air from the tube's cuff?

• A) Squeeze the black bulb.
• B) Remove the Cufflator from the pilot line.
• C) Press the red button.
• D) Pull back on the syringe.

Recognize the role of diuretics and their action in increasing urine production to reduce fluid volume.

Explain how antitussives decrease the cough reflex through central and peripheral nervous system actions.

Discuss the sedative/tranquilizing effects of certain medications on brain receptors to reduce tension and anxiety.

Illustrate how expectorants work to thin mucus and facilitate its removal, improving airway clearance.

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