A Patient Has Had Chronic Ventilatory Failure for Several Years

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has had chronic ventilatory failure for several years. What is the primary factor that determines her breathing pattern?

• A) Muscle efficiency
• B) Ventilatory efficiency
• C) Heart function
• D) Work efficiency

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Definitions:

Discrete Sensors

Sensors that detect and respond to changes in physical conditions with discrete output, such as on/off states, used in automation and control systems.

Limit Switch

An electromechanical device that operates based on the movement or presence of an object, used to control machinery and processes.

Actuated

Triggered or moved into action, often referring to the activation of a mechanical device or system component in response to a control signal.

Proximity Switch

An electronic sensor capable of detecting the presence of nearby objects without physical contact, often using electromagnetic fields.