Which of the following ventilator modes decreases the effect of airway resistance on the pa-tient's spontaneous breathing?

a. Pressure-support ventilation
b. Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation
c. Volume-controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation
d. Volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

ANS: A
Pressure-support ventilation is a spontaneous breath type of ventilation that allows the operator to select a pressure to support the patient's work of breathing and counteract airway resistance.

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