While Assessing a Patient on a Home Mechanical Ventilator, the Low

question 28

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient on a home mechanical ventilator, the low pressure alarm sounds. Your immediate action would be to:

• A) start positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen.
• B) increase the rate of ventilation on the ventilator.
• C) check the ventilator tubing for kinking or obstruction.
• D) check the connection between the tubing and tracheostomy.

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