Even If the Endotracheal Cuff Is Properly Inflated, Pharyngeal Secretions

question 10

Multiple Choice

Even if the endotracheal cuff is properly inflated, pharyngeal secretions will eventually migrate past the cuff into the lower airway.This event could make mechanically ventilated patients susceptible to the development of which of the following disorders?

• A) Asthma
• B) Ventilator-associated pneumonia
• C) Bronchitis
• D) Tracheitis

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