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What is the trigger variable for the SensorMedics 3100A ventilator?
 A) flow
  B) pressure
  C) time
  D) volume

Question 2

A neonatal patient is on a mechanical ventilator and the respiratory therapist determines that the flow rate is too high. Which of the following could result from excessively high flow rates?
 A) increased uniform gas delivery
  B) increased airway resistance
  C) increased tidal volume
  D) decreased airway resistance



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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