To Inflate the Cuff of an Endotracheal Tube (ET) When

question 19

Multiple Choice

To inflate the cuff of an endotracheal tube (ET) when the patient is on mechanical ventilation, the nurse

• A) uses the minimal occluding volume technique by inflating the cuff with 10 ml of air.
• B) injects air into the cuff until a manometer indicates a pressure of 15 mm Hg.
• C) injects air into the cuff until no leak is heard at the peak inspiratory pressure.
• D) inflates the cuff until the pilot balloon cannot be easily compressed with the fingers.

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