While a Patient Is on an SBT Trial the Practitioner

question 28

Multiple Choice

While a patient is on an SBT trial the practitioner must watch for rapid decompensation.This is indicated by which of the following?

• A)Significant decrease in SPO₂ and increase in heart rate
• B)Arterial blood gases less than PaCO₂ of 50 mmHg and PO₂ greater than 60 mmHg
• C)MIP of negative 20 cmH₂O or less
• D)PaO₂ /FIO₂ ratio greater than 150-200

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