Assess the Following Data Obtained from the Spontaneous Breathing Trials

question 23

Multiple Choice

Assess the following data obtained from the spontaneous breathing trials of four patients.Which patient is most likely to be weaned successfully at this time?

• A) Spontaneous rate = 32 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 375 mL, PₐO₂ = 98 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.4
• B) Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 450 mL, PₐO₂ = 87 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.6
• C) Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 650 mL, PₐO₂ = 91 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.28
• D) Spontaneous rate = 12 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 680 mL, PₐO₂ = 79 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.5

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