All of the Following Are Important Actions to Consider When

question 16

Multiple Choice

All of the following are important actions to consider when preparing patients for a successful weaning outcome. What is the first item to consider when assessing for readiness to start the weaning process?

• A) Treat any infection that may exist.
• B) Achieve acceptable fluid balance.
• C) Ensure hemodynamic function and stability.
• D) Ensure that the reason for initiating mechanical ventilation has been adequately resolved.

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Definitions:

Sensory Feedback

Information received from the environment or within the body that is sensed and processed by the brain to guide or modify actions.

Motor Learning

Motor Learning is the process of acquiring or improving motor skills, involving changes in the brain and nervous system through practice and experience.

Rapidly Adapting

Refers to sensory receptors that respond quickly to a stimulus change but then quickly decrease response, important for detecting changes in stimulus intensity.

Slowly Adapting

Refers to sensory receptors that respond persistently and gradually diminish in strength over time to a constant stimulus.