What Is the Total Cycle Time for a Frequency of 14

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the total cycle time for a frequency of 14 breaths/min and a ratio of inspiratory time to expiratory time of 1:3?

• A) 1.07 second
• B) 2.33 seconds
• C) 3.21 seconds
• D) 4.29 seconds

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