What is the typical triggering mechanism for transport ventilators used for prehospital care and for CPR?
A. time
B. flow
C. pressure
D. volume
ANS: A
A. Correct response: Transport ventilators for prehospital care and for CPR are typically machine triggered (time triggered), volume limited, and time cycled.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A
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