The Ratio of Respiratory Frequency to Tidal Volume That Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The ratio of respiratory frequency to tidal volume that is used to predict the likelihood of success in weaning the patient from mechanical ventilation is also known as:

• A) a spontaneous breathing test.
• B) the successful weaning test.
• C) the spontaneous ventilation index.
• D) the rapid-shallow breathing index.

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