Inability to maintain an adequate mask seal during manual ventilation will cause:
a. gastric distention. c. lower tidal volumes to be delivered.
b. pressures to exceed 40 cm H2O. d. tidal volumes to exceed 800 mL.
ANS: C
Failure to maintain an adequate seal between the mask and the patient's face can lead to the de-livery of low tidal volumes.
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