The respiratory therapist notices the low pressure alarm sounding from the ventilator for the patient in ICU Bed 1. As the therapist enters the room, she notes that during inspiration, the pressure manometer reads 6 cm H2O. The therapist's first action should be to
A. look for a kink in the circuit.
B. change modes of ventilation.
C. check the exhalation valve.
D. suction the patient.
Answer: C. check the exhalation valve.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
The ________________________________________ Act was designed to protect employees from injuries resulting from occupational hazards.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Health Professions
Which of the following anatomical areas does not have a major concentration of lymph nodes??
A)?cervical B)?thoracic C)?submandibular D)?inguinal
Health Professions
The ____________________ muscle is primarily responsible for medial movement of the vocal folds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health Professions
The (cranial nerve and number) ____________________ mediates olfaction
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health Professions