During Pressure-Controlled Continuous Mandatory Ventilation, When the Patient's Lung Compliance

question 12

Multiple Choice

During pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation, when the patient's lung compliance increases, which of the following will occur?

• A) The tidal volume will increase.
• B) The FRC will increase.
• C) The peak airway pressure will increase.
• D) The inspiratory time will decrease.

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