With a baseline pressure setting of 6 cm H2O and a sensitivity setting of –1.5 cm H2O, inspiration will begin at _____ cm H2O

a. –1.5 c. +1.5
b. –4.5 d. +4.5

ANS: D
The actual pressure at which the breath will be triggered is +4.5 cm H2O (6 cm H2O – 1.5 cm H2O = 4.5 cm H2O).

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