During Administration of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Flow Mask

question 55

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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