A high pressure ventilator alarm is sounding and you are unsure if ventilation is occurring. What action should you take first?
a. Hit the alarm silent button.
b. Increase the oxygen concentration to 100%.
c. Manually ventilate the patient.
d. Increase the peak pressure alarm.
ANS: C
When a ventilator malfunctions during use, the clinician must first ensure that the patient is being ventilated. When in doubt, the practitioner should disconnect the patient from the ventilator, start manual ventilation using a manual resuscitation bag, silence the alarms, and call for help.
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