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big1devin

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Patient's RR is 12 breaths/min, PaCO2 is 60 mm Hg. If a PaCO2 of 40 were desired, the RR be set at what value?
 
  a. 18
  b. 23
  c. 35
  d. 40

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the modes of ventilation that may be considered when partial ventilatory support is indicated?
 
  a. Assist-control pressure ventilation
  b. Proportional assist ventilation (PAV)
  c. Volume-control continuous mandatory ventilation
  d. Assist-control volume ventilation


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This formula predicts what RR adjustment effects will be on PaCO2, with no change in VCO2 or VDphys:

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Normally, when partial ventilatory support is indicated, IMV, PSV, volume support, PAV, and NAVA are the modes of choice.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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