Which item would you expect to find in a crash cart's common equipment?

• A. Ultrasound machine
• B. Defibrillator
• C. Resuscitation mask
• D. Light therapy device

Answer: (C)

In emergency care, having a quick, noninvasive way to provide breaths is essential. A resuscitation mask fits over the patient’s nose and mouth and, when used with a bag-valve device or supplemental oxygen, lets clinicians deliver rescue breaths immediately. It’s compact, easy to deploy, and a standard part of airway and ventilation support during CPR, making it a common item you’d expect to find on a crash cart.

Ultrasound and light therapy devices aren’t typical tools used in the immediate resuscitation sequence, and while a defibrillator is crucial for certain emergencies, the mask specifically supports ventilation right away, which is why it best fits the scenario of common crash-cart equipment.