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washai

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A patient coughs while on a home care ventilator, triggering the pressure alarm. What is the cycle variable under this circumstance?
 A) flow
  B) pressure
  C) volume
  D) time

Question 2

Which of the following should be performed as part of preparation for extubation?
 A) removal of as much mucus as possible
  B) hypo-oxygenation
  C) blood gas analysis
  D) collection of secretions for a microbiology culture


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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


washai

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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