Calculate the Inspiratory Time (Tɪ)when a Ventilator Is Set at a Tidal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ) when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ) of 500 mL and a constant flow rate of 30 L/min.

• A) 0.6 second
• B) 1 second
• C) 1.5 second
• D) 1.7 second

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Definitions:

Replication

The method whereby a double-helix DNA molecule replicates itself to create two duplicate DNA molecules.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that plays a critical role in DNA replication, facilitating the synthesis of a new strand of DNA by adding nucleotides matched to the template strand.

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A process that involves the addition of nucleotide units to a nucleic acid molecule such as DNA or RNA.

Diploid

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