Common Causes That Trigger the ____ Include Water in the Ventilator

Multiple Choice

Common causes that trigger the ____ include water in the ventilator circuit, kinking or biting of the endotracheal tube, secretions in the airway, bronchospasm, mucus plugs, tension pneumothorax, decreases in lung compliance, increases in airway resistance, and coughing.

A) high inspiratory pressure alarm
B) low inspiratory pressure alarm
C) apnea alarm
D) high frequency alarm