A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Mandatory Ventilation in the Control

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the control mode at a rate of 10/min. The inspiratory time control is set at 40%. What is the inspiratory time?

• A) 1.60 sec
• B) 1.85 sec
• C) 2.40 sec
• D) 3.50 sec

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Definitions:

Deltoid

A large, triangular-shaped muscle that covers the glenohumeral joint and gives the shoulder its rounded shape, responsible for arm abduction.

Pronator Teres

A muscle in the forearm that helps rotate the arm inward and bend the forearm at the elbow.

Subscapularis

A muscle in the shoulder that is part of the rotator cuff, responsible for medially rotating the arm.

Brachialis

A muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint, positioned beneath the biceps.