If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 ...

[debasdf]

If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 L/min, the flow during the expira-tory phase is _____ L/min.
 
  a. 4 c. 10
  b. 6 d. 14

Question 2

On a mechanical ventilator, pressure triggering is usually set within which of the following rang-es?
 
  a. 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O c. 0.5 to 2.0 cm H2O
  b. 2.0 to 0.5 cm H2O d. 1.0 to 3.0 cm H2O

[hollysheppard095]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The base flow is the bias or background flow that is present during the expiratory phase. That flow is the set base flow, or 10 L/min in this case.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Pressure triggering usually is set at 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O. This means that the trigger will occur at 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O below the baseline pressure.

[debasdf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mjenn52]

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