Author Question: What is the maximum pressure setting for Phigh? a. 25 cm H2O b. 30 cm H2O c. 35 cm H2O d. 40 ... (Read 44 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the maximum pressure setting for Phigh?

a. 25 cm H2O
b. 30 cm H2O
c. 35 cm H2O
d. 40 cm H2O

Question 2

When Thigh is set at 5.5 seconds, and the Tlow is set at 0.5 second, what is the set ventilator rate?

a. 8
b. 10
c. 14
d. 16

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Phigh should not exceed 30-35 cm H2O, to prevent overdistention injury to the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Thigh + Tlow = TCT; 60/TCT = f.