After Intubation of a Cardiac Arrest Victim, You Observe a Slow

question 84

Multiple Choice

After intubation of a cardiac arrest victim, you observe a slow but steady rise in the expired CO₂ levels as measured by a bedside capnometer. Which of the following best explains this observation?

• A) Return of spontaneous circulation
• B) Abnormally high
• C) Placement of the endotracheal tube in the esophagus
• D) Failure of the cuff to properly seal the airway

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