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

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

• A) inflates the cuff until the pilot balloon is firm.
• B) inflates the cuff with a minimum of 10 mL of air.
• C) injects air into the cuff until a manometer shows 15 mm Hg pressure.
• D) injects air into the cuff until a slight leak is heard only at peak inflation.

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