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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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What actions should the technician immediately take if the reservoir bag is underinflated?
  1. Switch to oxygen administration by mask
  2. Increase oxygen flow to fill bag to 1/2 or 3/4 full
  3. Change the granules in the breathing circuit
  4. Open the pop-off valve
Explanation
Answer: B - If the reservoir bag is underinflated, the technician should immediately increase the oxygen flow to fill the bag to 1/2 or 3/4 full. This anesthetic emergency indicates inadequate oxygen flow and must be corrected expeditiously. It can be caused by a leak in the system, a poorly adjusted scavenging system, or a pop-off valve that is too far open.
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