Author Question: For which of the following purposes is a tracheal button appropriate? 1. Facilitate secretion ... (Read 63 times)

luvbio · **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

JaynaD87 · **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.