In pressure targeted ventilation the trigger variable for a patient who is sedated is which of the following?
a. Time
b. Flow
c. Volume
d. Pressure
ANS: A
When the patient is not triggering a breath, as with sedation, the set mechanical ventilator rate will be time-triggered based on the backup set rate.
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A) Resume resuscitation for another 5 minutes. B) Be tolerant of the angry reaction. C) Leave the scene immediately. D) Contact medical direction for advice.
What is the role of awareness-level rescuers in the assessment of a technical rescue situation?
a. overall size-up and determination of initial actions b. evaluation of the incident action plan c. this is not an awareness-level responsibility d. continuous reassessment of the scene