Which of the Following Are Primary Goals of Mechanical Ventilation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are primary goals of mechanical ventilation?
1) Adequate alveolar ventilation (V_A)
2) Maintaining adequate hemoglobin levels
3) Restoring acid-base balance
4) Maintaining adequate alveolar oxygenation

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)1, 3, and 4 only
• C)2 and 4 only
• D)2, 3, and 4 only

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