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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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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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