Author Question: Which of the following four adult patients receiving ventilatory support is the best candidate for ... (Read 55 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following four adult patients receiving ventilatory support is the best candidate for weaning?

VC VE MVV MIF VD/VT
a. 12 8 22 22 0.58
b. 8 8 22 15 0.40
c. 20 12 18 22 0.60
d. 12 12 18 10 0.40

Question 2

Which of the following indicate that an adult patient is ready to be weaned from ventilatory support? 1. PAO2 PaO2 = 430 on 100 O2 2. VD/VT = 0.55 3. MIP = 33 cm H2O 4. PO2 = 76 mm Hg on 40 O2

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only