A respiratory therapist is reviewing the medical record of a patient receiving PC, A/C ventilation. The ventilator flow sheet shows both a gradual decrease in plateau pressures and a recent increase in peak airway pressures. What conclusions can be made?
A. deceased pulmonary compliance, increased dynamic compliance
B. decreased static compliance, decreased airway resistance
C. increased static compliance, decreased dynamic compliance
D. increased pulmonary compliance, increased airway resistance
Answer: D. increased pulmonary compliance, increased airway resistance
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
According to traditional Chinese medicine, when Qi dissipates completely:
A) Life ends B) New organic structures are created C) It flows through nature D) It stimulates physiological activities
Health Professions
The critical temperature for steel trusses is:
A. 300°F (149°C). B. 500°F (260°C). C. 900°F (482°C). D. 1,000°F (538°C).
Health Professions