Which of the Following Indicates an Increase in Airway Resistance

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates an increase in airway resistance in a patient receiving mechanical ventilation with a constant tidal volume?

• A) Increased peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) and transairway pressure (Pᴛᴀ)
• B) Increased static compliance
• C) Increased plateau pressure (Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ) and stable PIP
• D) Decreased dynamic compliance

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