When Initially Setting Up a Ventilator,the Plateau Pressure (P_Plateau)is Measured

question 28

Multiple Choice

When initially setting up a ventilator,the plateau pressure (P_Plateau) is measured at 68 cm H₂O with a set volume of 200 mL.After applying the ventilator to the patient,the average peak pressure reached during volume delivery is 22 cm H₂O.How much volume is lost in the ventilator tubing?

• A) 0.064 mL
• B) 7.5 mL
• C) 64.7 mL
• D) 95.7 mL

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