On the Basis of the Following Pressure-Volume Loop, What Ventilator

question 5

Multiple Choice

On the basis of the following pressure-volume loop, what ventilator setting change should the therapist make?

• A) Check the inflation pressure on the endotracheal tube cuff.
• B) Increase the pressure limit.
• C) Increase the delivered tidal volume.
• D) Increase the inspiratory flow.

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Definitions:

Instincts

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Energizes Behavior

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Directs Behavior

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