A Neonate Is Being Ventilated with PRVC

question 29

Multiple Choice

A neonate is being ventilated with PRVC.The respiratory therapist responds to a low volume alarm.After checking the patient and the ventilator,the respiratory therapist finds no disconnects.The most appropriate action is which of the following?

• A) Draw a sample for arterial blood gas evaluation.
• B) Increase the target volume.
• C) Put the patient in the PC-CMV mode.
• D) Recommend surfactant replacement therapy.

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