Author Question: Which of the following clinical findings is least likely to be seen in a patient with acute hypoxic ... (Read 59 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following clinical findings is least likely to be seen in a patient with acute hypoxic respiratory failure?

a. Confusion
b. Tachycardia
c. Hypotension
d. Dyspnea

Question 2

The most important variable affecting trigger asynchrony is:

a. the mode of mechanical ventilation being used.
b. the tidal volume being delivered.
c. the presence of auto-PEEP.
d. the patient's underlying disease process requiring mechanical ventilation.

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clinical manifestations of acute hypoxemia and acute ventilatory failure are listed in Table 48-6.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
However, the single most important variable affecting trigger asynchrony is the presence of au-to-PEEP.