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Practice Question

The nurse assesses the port balloon on the ETT (endotracheal tube) of an intubated patient and is unsure if the balloon is properly inflated. What is the nurse's best action?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Call respiratory therapy to obtain the pressure within the balloon

Rationale:

🩺The ETT balloon pressure must be checked with a manometer, which is typically handled by respiratory therapy.

⚠️Improper inflation can lead to tracheal injury or ineffective ventilation, so direct measurement is essential.

📞The nurse should collaborate with respiratory therapy rather than guessing or adjusting the pressure blindly.

🔧Adding or removing air without measurement may result in complications or compromised airway integrity.

📌Core Message

Always use manometric measurement by respiratory therapy to safely assess ETT balloon pressure.

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