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luvbio

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on: Jul 16, 2018
For which of the following purposes is a tracheal button appropriate? 1. Facilitate secretion removal. 2. Protect the airways from aspiration. 3. Relieve airway obstruction. 4. Aid in positive-pressure ventilation.
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following approaches may be used in weaning a patient from a tracheostomy tube? 1. Using progressively smaller tubes 2. Using a fenestrated tube 3. Using a tracheostomy button
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because the tracheal button has no cuff, its use is limited to relieving airway obstruction and aiding the removal of secretions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Weaning is accomplished by using fenestrated tubes, progressively smaller tubes, or tracheostomy buttons.


luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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