The purpose of a patient ventilator system check (vent check)is all of the following EXCEPT ___________________
A) to assess patient response to mechanical ventilation.
B) to verify the correct operation of the ventilation.
C) to assure use for billing purposes.
D) to verify patient settings and alarms are correct.

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Billing is not a purpose of a vent check.The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the patient's response to ventilation,verify the correct operation of the ventilator,verify that the patient settings and that alarms are set appropriately,verify the correct FIO₂ and that the humidifier/HME is connected and functioning properly

The Purpose of a Patient Ventilator System Check (Vent Check)is