A patient is receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the control mode at a rate of 12/min. The inspiratory time control is set at 33%. What is the expiratory time?

a. 1.65 sec
b. 2.45 sec
c. 3.35 sec
d. 3.85 sec


ANS: C

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