You are using a Bird Mark 7A ventilator for IPPB therapy. You notice that before the ventilator delivers a breath, the pressure manometer indicates a -8 cmH2O. What control should you manipulate?
A) pressure
B) flow rate
C) sensitivity
D) air mix
Question 2
A respiratory therapist performs a quick APGAR score during a physical exam on a neonate following delivery. The score is 5/10 at 1 minute and 6/10 at 5 minutes. What should be the next course of action?
A) nothing - this is a normal score
B) intubationC) immediate clinical intervention
D) proceeding with the physical exam