When the Therapist Is Initially Setting the High-Pressure Alarm on the Ventilator

question 55

Multiple Choice

When the therapist is initially setting the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator and the patient's plateau pressure is less than 30 cm H₂O, what should the high-pressure alarm be set at?

• A) 5 to 10 cm H₂O above the peak pressure
• B) 10 to 20 cm H₂O above the peak pressure
• C) 10 to 12 cm H₂O above the plateau pressure
• D) 10 to 15 cm H₂O above the mean airway pressure

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