Author Question: If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 L/min, the flow during the ... (Read 82 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 L/min, the flow during the expira-tory phase is _____ L/min.

a. 4 c. 10
b. 6 d. 14

Question 2

On a mechanical ventilator, pressure triggering is usually set within which of the following rang-es?

a. 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O c. 0.5 to 2.0 cm H2O
b. 2.0 to 0.5 cm H2O d. 1.0 to 3.0 cm H2O

hollysheppard095 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The base flow is the bias or background flow that is present during the expiratory phase. That flow is the set base flow, or 10 L/min in this case.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Pressure triggering usually is set at 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O. This means that the trigger will occur at 0.5 to 1.5 cm H2O below the baseline pressure.