A Physician Orders Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation in the Synchronized

question 91

Multiple Choice

A physician orders intubation and mechanical ventilation in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode for a 160-lb adult man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following settings would you recommend? Rate V_T

• A) 12 breaths/min 500 ml
• B) 15 breaths/min 550 ml
• C) 20 breaths/min 300 ml
• D) 16 breaths/min 500 ml

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