Failure to secure an appropriately placed endotracheal tube with the addition of air into the cuff might be due to which of the following?
a. Herniation of the cuff
b. Malfunction of the pilot valve
c. Pilot tubing that is too long
d. An endotracheal tube that is too small
ANS: B
A malfunction of the pilot valve will cause a leak. This will not allow for the endotracheal cuff to maintain appropriate pressure to seal the airway.
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