A Patient with Acute Respiratory Failure Is Receiving Assist-Control Mechanical

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute respiratory failure is receiving assist-control mechanical ventilation with peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10 cm H₂O and has an arterial line and pulmonary artery catheter in place. Which information indicates that a change in the ventilator settings may be required?

• A) The pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) is decreased.
• B) The arterial line shows a blood pressure of 90/46.
• C) The pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is increased.
• D) The cardiac monitor shows a heart rate of 58 beats/min.

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