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Lisaclaire

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The variable that ends pressure support breaths from a pressure-supported breath is ______________.
 
  a. time
  b. flow
  c. pressure
  d. volume

Question 2

To use CPAP successfully, a patient must have which of the following?
 
  a. Adequate PaO2
  b. Secure artificial airway
  c. PaCO2 >40 mm Hg
  d. Adequate spontaneous ventilation



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welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Each pressure-supported breath is flow triggered and flow cycled.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
To use CPAP successfully, a patient must be able to breathe spontaneously.





 

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