According to the Task Force (described on page 318 in the text), what measurement or indicator is best to judge the success or failure of an SBT?
A. The success or failure of an SBT is not based on one particular measurement or indicator.
B. RSBI is stated to be the best measurement of success or failure of an SBT.
C. The CROP index is held to be the best indicator of success or failure of an SBT.
D. The nature of the clinical condition or disease process that was responsible for ventilator commitment correlates best with success or failure of an SBT.
ANS: A
A. Correct response: The task force recommends that no single measurement or indicator be used to judge the success or failure of an SBT. Rather, an integrated assessment of the respiratory pattern, hemodynamic status, gas exchange, and patient comfort should be used.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A.?
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