In a Patient Receiving Mechanical Ventilation with a Constant Tidal

question 7

Multiple Choice

In a patient receiving mechanical ventilation with a constant tidal volume,an airway resistance increase is indicated by which of the following?

• A) Increased peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)and transairway pressure (P_TA)
• B) Increased static compliance
• C) Increased plateau pressure (P_plateau) and stable PIP
• D) Decreased dynamic compliance

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