If Intubated and Mechanically Ventilated Patients Are Given Shallow Tidal

question 3

Multiple Choice

If intubated and mechanically ventilated patients are given shallow tidal volumes without sighs, which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) Coughing
• B) Atelectasis
• C) Respiratory arrest
• D) Increase in secretion production

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Definitions:

MC

Marginal Cost; the cost of producing one additional unit of a product.

ATC

Average Total Cost is determined by dividing the overall production cost by the number of units produced.

MR

In economics, Marginal Revenue is the additional income received from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Peak Efficiency

The maximum point where resources are utilized in the most efficient way possible without wastage.