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dalyningkenk

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On some ventilators, which of the following can occur if a trigger setting is set too sensitive on a mechanical ventilator?
 
  a. Autotriggering
  b. Flow dyssynchrony
  c. Barotrauma
  d. Increased workload

Question 2

On a ventilator that has separate rate and minute ventilation (VE) controls, the rate is set at 13/min and the VE at 11 L/min. Approximately what VT is the patient receiving?
 
  a. 700 ml
  b. 850 ml
  c. 1000 ml
  d. 1200 ml



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Trigger sensitivity for patient-triggered ventilation should be set at the lowest possible level to minimize trigger work while avoiding ventilator autotriggering.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tidal volume (VT) and rate (f) determine minute ventilation.





 

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