A Ventilator Mode That Delivers a Preset Volume and Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset volume and is time triggered best describes:

• A) volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV).
• B) pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV).
• C) bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP).
• D) continuous mechanical ventilation.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Thinking

A focus on immediate results or benefits at the expense of longer-term goals or implications.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that seeks an adequate solution rather than the optimal one, based on the practicality of attaining satisfactory results within limitations.

Ambiguity

Ambiguity involves situations or information that are unclear, uncertain, or open to more than one interpretation, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Uncertainty

A condition characterized by a lack of sufficient knowledge, making it difficult to precisely define the current situation, predict a future event, or identify multiple potential outcomes.