Which of the following clinical findings is least likely to be ...

[tth]

Which of the following clinical findings is least likely to be seen in a patient with acute hypoxic respiratory failure?
 
  a. Confusion
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Hypotension
  d. Dyspnea

Question 2

The most important variable affecting trigger asynchrony is:
 
  a. the mode of mechanical ventilation being used.
  b. the tidal volume being delivered.
  c. the presence of auto-PEEP.
  d. the patient's underlying disease process requiring mechanical ventilation.

[Ashley I]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clinical manifestations of acute hypoxemia and acute ventilatory failure are listed in Table 48-6.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
However, the single most important variable affecting trigger asynchrony is the presence of au-to-PEEP.

[tth]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[daiying98]

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