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burchfield96

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A respiratory therapist is using a peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) of 23 cm H2O with a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 4 cm H2O. What is the driving pressure created by the ventilator?
 A) 8 cm H2O
  B) 16 cm H2O
  C) 19 cm H2O
  D) 27 cm H2O

Question 2

The goal of mechanical ventilation is to
 A) maintain hypercapnic states
  B) reduce the work of breathing
  C) decrease airway resistance
  D) reduce blood pH


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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