The Initial Step in the Management of Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The initial step in the management of patient-ventilator asynchrony is which of the following?

• A) Lower the high pressure alarm setting.
• B) Check the endotracheal tube cuff pressure.
• C) Ventilate the patient with a manual resuscitator bag.
• D) Check the low and high pressure alarm settings.

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Definitions:

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