A Ventilator Has Separate Rate and V_T Controls

question 43

Multiple Choice

A ventilator has separate rate and V_T controls. If you set a V_T of 850 ml and a respiratory rate of 12/min in the continuous mandatory ventilation mode, what will the minute ventilation be?

• A)7800 ml/min (7.8 L/min)
• B)8500 ml/min (8.5 L/min)
• C)9600 ml/min (9.6 L/min)
• D)10,200 ml/min (10.2 L/min)

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