During a Patient-Ventilator System Check the Respiratory Therapist Notices That

question 7

Multiple Choice

During a patient-ventilator system check the respiratory therapist notices that the pressure-volume loop begins at zero on the x-axis but does not return to zero during expiration.The cause of this is which of the following?

• A) Active exhalation
• B) Inadequate sensitivity
• C) Ventilator circuit leak
• D) Decreased compliance

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