Which of the Following Statements Are True About the Potential

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about the potential for aspiration in patients with cuffed tracheal tubes?
1) Periodic oropharyngeal suctioning can help to minimize aspiration.
2) Aspiration is least likely in spontaneously breathing patients.
3) The methylene blue test can help detect leakage-type aspiration.
4) Aspiration is more likely with tracheostomy tubes than with endotracheal tubes.

• A)3 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)2 and 4 only
• D)1, 3, and 4 only

---

Definitions:

Holophrasing

The use of a single word by a child to express a complex idea or complete thought, typical in early language development.

Prelinguistic Communication

Communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures, imitation, and other nonlinguistic means.

Cooing

Early vocalization of infants that involves the production of soft, murmuring sounds, typically occurring between 2 to 4 months of age.

Gurgling

A bubbling sound that is made by liquid moving through the airspaces of a partially filled cavity, often heard in digestion or respiratory conditions.