Silent Aspiration Occurs When a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

Silent aspiration occurs when a patient

• A)Is unaware that material has entered the airway
• B)Is aware that material has entered the airway but attempts to hide this from his family and medical staff
• C)Produces an inaudible cough in response to material entering the airway
• D)Is aware that material has entered the airway but cannot cough to clear it

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