How Can the Amount of Cuff Volume/pressure Lost in the Connecting

question 33

Multiple Choice

How can the amount of cuff volume/pressure lost in the connecting tube be minimized during cuff measurement using a three-way stopcock,a manometer,and a syringe?

• A) Using a four-way stopcock
• B) Overinflating the cuff prior to measurement
• C) Simultaneously inflating the cuff and manometer
• D) Pressurizing the manometer to 25 mm Hg prior to use

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