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Capo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Who should make the decisions related to terminal weaning?
 
  a. Patient
  b. Patient's family and patient's physician
  c. Nurse
  d. Respiratory therapist

Question 2

In an effort to determine a patient's need for ventilatory support, which of the following factors increase(s) ventilatory workload?
 
  1. Decreased lung compliance
  2. Decreased thoracic compliance
  3. Increased airway resistance
  4. Artificial airways


joewallace

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

ANS: B
The decision should be made by the family in consultation with the patient's physician and in accordance with established ethical and legal guidelines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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