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Which level of plateau pressure increases the likelihood of causing lung injury?
 
  a. Greater than 15 cm H2O
  b. Greater than 25 cm H2O
  c. Greater than 28 cm H2O
  d. Greater than 32 cm H2O

Question 2

To prevent muscle fatigue or atrophy, the level of PSV should be adjusted to achieve what work load?
 
  a. 0 J/L
  b. 0.6 to 0.8 J/L
  c. 0 to 0.5 J/L
  d. Greater than 0.8 J/L


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

ANS: C
Alveolar pressures of 28 cm H2O or greater have an increased likelihood of causing lung injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Normal work of breathing is 0.6 to 0.8 J/L.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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