During a Power Failure,how Should the EMT Verify Adequate Ventilations

question 14

Multiple Choice

During a power failure,how should the EMT verify adequate ventilations are being administered to an unresponsive patient with a tracheostomy tube using a bag-valve mask?

• A) Observe for improving skin color.
• B) Ensure a good connection between the bag-valve mask and the tracheostomy tube.
• C) Observe for chest rise and fall.
• D) All of the above

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