With a Baseline Pressure Setting of 6 Cm H₂O and a Sensitivity

question 76

Multiple Choice

With a baseline pressure setting of 6 cm H₂O and a sensitivity setting of -1.5 cm H₂O,inspiration will begin at _____ cm H₂O.

• A) -1.5
• B) -4.5
• C) +1.5
• D) +4.5

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