Before a Ventilator Is Used,an Operational Verification Check Is Performed

question 16

Multiple Choice

Before a ventilator is used,an operational verification check is performed.A simple variation of this procedure is also performed under which of the following circumstances?

• A) Before a blood gas sample is obtained.
• B) When the physician's order specifies a change in ventilator settings.
• C) Before a patient is reconnected to a ventilator after the ventilator circuit has been changed or disassembled for any reason.
• D) Before the patient's hemodynamic status is monitored.

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Definitions:

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