The high pressure limit alarm is used to ____________________
A) prevent ventilator disconnect from the patient.
B) protect the lungs from over distention and injury.
C) identify when unauthorized individuals decrease the volume setting.
D) adjust the pressure limit in PCV.

Question

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Setting the pressure limit or alarm appropriately will protect the lungs from potential over distention and injury.The pressure limit or alarm is one of the more important alarms to set properly during volume control and volume control/assist-control ventilation.

The High Pressure Limit Alarm Is Used to ____________________