The wife of a patient with a cuffed tracheostomy asks why the cuff is inflated intermittently. What is the purpose of the inflated cuff?
a. Prevent regurgitation after meals
b. Hold the trachea open until it is completely healed
c. Dilate the tracheal opening for passage of secretions
d. Prevent aspiration when eating
ANS: D
The cuff is inflated to prevent aspiration while eating or when cleaning the tracheostomy tube.
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