The "Stacking" of Breaths, Which Often Is Seen in Mechanically

question 43

Multiple Choice

The "stacking" of breaths, which often is seen in mechanically ventilated patients with severe airway obstruction, can be caused by:

• A) ventilator malfunction.
• B) a low-measured tidal volume.
• C) insufficient expiratory time.
• D) a respiratory rate that is too low.

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