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waynest

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Which of the following four adult patients receiving ventilatory support is the best candidate for weaning?
 
  VC VE MVV MIF VD/VT
  a. 12 8 22 22 0.58
  b. 8 8 22 15 0.40
  c. 20 12 18 22 0.60
  d. 12 12 18 10 0.40

Question 2

Which of the following indicate that an adult patient is ready to be weaned from ventilatory support? 1. PAO2  PaO2 = 430 on 100 O2 2. VD/VT = 0.55 3. MIP = 33 cm H2O 4. PO2 = 76 mm Hg on 40 O2
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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