During Administration of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Flow Mask

question 8

Multiple Choice

During administration of a continuous positive airway pressure flow mask to a patient with atelectasis, you find it difficult to maintain the prescribed airway pressure. Which of the following is the most common explanation?

• A)system or mask leaks
• B)outflow obstruction
• C)inadequate system flow
• D)inadequate trigger

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