A Patient Is Being Ventilated with Pressure-Controlled Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient is being ventilated with pressure-controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation (PC-IMV) of 12 breaths/min.The apnea alarm time setting should be which of the following?

• A) 4 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 15 seconds
• D) 20 seconds

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Definitions:

Engine Coolant Pump

A pump, also known as a water pump, that circulates coolant through an engine's cooling system to regulate its temperature and prevent overheating.

Plunger

A device that uses a movable rod to create suction or pressure, commonly used in pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems.

Swash Angle

The angle of the swash plate in a hydraulic pump or motor, which controls the displacement and direction of fluid flow, affecting the output speed and torque.

Swashplate Pump

A fluid power pump that uses a swashplate pumping principle.