During Volume-Assured Pressure-Supported Ventilation, If the Desired V_T Is Not

question 30

Multiple Choice

During volume-assured pressure-supported ventilation, if the desired V_T is not reached or exceeded at the preset pressure support level, what happens?

• A) Flow continues at a constant rate until the desired volume is achieved.
• B) The breath terminates when a predetermined low flow is achieved.
• C) Flow decreases exponentially until the desired volume is achieved.
• D) Flow increases linearly until the desired volume is achieved.

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