Which of the following variables can be measured directly?

a. Lung compliance c. Raw
b. Work of breathing d. Pplateau

ANS: D
Pplateau is measured during mechanical ventilation and represents the amount of pressure needed to maintain the tidal volume within the patient's lungs during a period of no gas flow.

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