While Observing a Patient Receiving Ventilatory Support, You Notice That

question 9

Multiple Choice

While observing a patient receiving ventilatory support, you notice that all delivered breaths are initiated or terminated by the machine. Which of the following modes of ventilatory support is in force?

• A) Intermittent mandatory ventilation
• B) Partial ventilatory support
• C) Continuous mandatory ventilation
• D) Continuous spontaneous ventilation

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Definitions:

Blood Ph

The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, typically maintained within a tight range around a neutral pH of 7.4.

CO₂

Carbon dioxide, a colorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by reducing the volume or space inside the vessels.

Respiratory Centers

Brain regions that regulate the rate and depth of breathing, located primarily in the medulla oblongata and pons.