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naturalchemist

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What defines a spontaneous breath, as compared with a mandatory breath?
 
  A. Inspiration is initiated by time, and is terminated by the patient's pulmonary mechanics.
  B. Inspiration is initiated by the patient's own ventilatory drive.
  C. Inspiration is initiated by the patient's lung mechanics, and expiration is initiated by the patient's ventilatory drive.
  D. Inspiration is initiated by the patient's ventilatory drive, and is terminated by the patient's lung mechanics.

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What is the significance of performing an inspiratory pause during mechanical ventilation?
 
  A. It provides the opportunity to view the pressure, volume, and flow waveforms.
  B. This maneuver affords the clinician the chance to ascertain the presence of auto-PEEP.
  C. An inspiratory pause enables the clinician to determine the trigger variable.
  D. It allows for the measurement of pulmonary mechanics.


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lcapri7

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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