Which of the following indicate that an adult patient is ready to be weaned from ventilatory support? 1. PAO2 – PaO2 = 430 on 100% O2 2. VD/VT = 0.55 3. MIP = –33 cm H2O 4. PO2 = 76 mm Hg on 40% O2

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: D

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