Question

You're treating an adult patient who is wearing a non-rebreather. The reservoir bag collapses on inspiration. What action(s) should you take?

A. Switch to a nasal cannula.
B. Make sure the bag is connected to an O2 source and the flow is at least 10 LPM.
C. Tell the patient to take deeper breaths andblow out harder.
D. Tell the patient to relax and breathe slower.

Answer 1

To correct a collapsing reservoir bag on a non-rebreather mask, ensure it is connected to an O2 source with a flow rate of at least 10 LPM.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks what action should be taken if the reservoir bag on a non-rebreather mask collapses on inspiration when treating an adult patient. The correct action to take is B. Make sure the bag is connected to an O2 source and the flow is at least 10 LPM. This ensures that the bag refills with oxygen between breaths, preventing collapse during inspiration and guaranteeing that the patient receives the correct amount of oxygen. Switching to a nasal cannula (A) would not address the issue of the collapsing bag and could deliver an inadequate oxygen concentration. Telling the patient to take deeper breaths (C) or to relax and breathe slower (D) does not solve the underlying problem of the oxygen supply.