Which of the following home care ventilators can provide either PC-SIMV or VC-SIMV?

All of the following are correct regarding bacterial meningitis EXCEPT:

A) meningococcal bacteria enter the blood causing damage to blood vessels. B) seizures and altered mental status can occur in bacterial meningitis. C) bacterial meningitis is typically less serious than viral meningitis. D) meningococcal bacterium commonly resides in the nasal passages.

The therapist notices that the tidal volume of a mechanically ventilated patient is greater during inspiration than during exhalation. Which of the following conditions is likely the cause of this situation? I. The patient has a bronchopleural fistula. II. The patient has developed retained secretions. III. The ventilator's in-line nebulizer has been turned on. IV. The ventilator's humidifier has

been overfilled with sterile water. A. I only B. I, III only C. III, IV only D. I, III, IV only