Which of the following classifications refers to spontaneous breaths during airway pressure release ventilation?
A. flow or pressure triggered; pressure or flow cycled
B. pressure triggered; pressure targeted; flow cycled
C. flow triggered; volume targeted; pressure cycled
D. pressure triggered; pressure targeted; pressure cycled
?ANS: A
A. Correct response: Spontaneous breaths during airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) are flow or pressure triggered, pressure cycled (CPAP), or flow cycled (PSV).
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
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