« previous next »

Author Question: What is the flow rate if the set volume is 550 mL and the inspiratory time is 1.2 second? a. 27.5 ... (Read 42 times)

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the flow rate if the set volume is 550 mL and the inspiratory time is 1.2 second?
 
  a. 27.5 L/min c. 55 L/min
  b. 45.8 L/min d. 66 L/min

Question 2

The maximum safety pressure should be set at _____ cm H2O when the peak pressure reached during volume-controlled ventilation is 25 cm H2O.
 
  a. 30 c. 40
  b. 35 d. 45


taylorsonier

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 377
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Volume = Flow  Time, so Flow = Volume  Time. 550 mL = 0.55 L. Flow = 0.55 L  1.2 s = 0.46 L/s  60 = 27.5 L/min.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The maximum safety pressure is usually set by the operator at 10 cm H2O above the peak pressure reached during inspiration.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Effects of growth rate on development. Effects of growth rate on development.
Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is riddled with historical inaccuracies, mo Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is riddled with historical inaccuracies, mo
A sample flow sheet. A sample flow sheet.
Most drugs exhibit first-order elimination, in which the rate of drug elimination is equivalent to ... Most drugs exhibit first-order elimination, in which the rate of drug elimination is equivalent to ...
The rate of facilitated diffusion The rate of facilitated diffusion
The flow of energy and the cycling of materials maintain nature’s organization The flow of energy and the cycling of materials maintain nature’s organization
Video: Central Nervous System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library