The variable that ends inspiration during intermittent ...

[melina_rosy]

The variable that ends inspiration during intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy with a Bird Mark 7 is:
 
  a. time. c. volume.
  b. flow. d. pressure.

Question 2

All intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines are required to have an operating gas pres-sure source of _____ lb force per square inch gauge (psig).
 
  a. 25 to 35 c. 45 to 55
  b. 35 to 45 d. 55 to 65

[Brenm]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The Bird Mark 7 is a pneumatically powered ventilator that will pressure-cycle during intermit-tent positive-pressure breathing therapy. If used for short-term mechanical ventilation, it could be time-cycled.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Regardless of the manufacturer, all intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines require a 45-psig to 55-psig gas pressure source, such as a compressed gas cylinder, a bulk air or oxygen system, or an air compressor.

[melina_rosy]

Excellent

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it