10. A patient with an IBW of 68 kg is intubated and being mechanically ventilated with VC-CMV, f = 12/min, and VT = 470 mL. The patient has a combined respiratory rate of 25/min. The ABG results are: pH 7.56, PaCO2 26 mm Hg, and HCO − 22 mEq/L. The most appropriate action is to do which of the following? a. Decrease the set frequency to 8/min. b. Decrease the set tidal volume to 300 mL. c. Sedate and paralyze the patient. d. Change the mode to VC-IMV (Volume Control intermittent mandatory ventilation).

10. A patient with an IBW of 68 kg is intubated and being mechanically ventilated with VC-CMV, f = 12/min, and VT = 470 mL. The patient has a combined respiratory rate of 25/min. The ABG results are: pH 7.56, PaCO2 26 mm Hg, and HCO − 22 mEq/L. The most appropriate action is to do which of the following? a. Decrease the set frequency to 8/min. b. Decrease the set tidal volume to 300 mL. c. Sedate and paralyze the patient. d. Change the mode to VC-IMV (Volume Control intermittent mandatory ventilation).

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter17: Hyperinflation Therapy

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