On a ventilator that has separate rate and minute ventilation (VE) controls, the rate is set at 13/min and the VE at 11 L/min. Approximately what VT is the patient receiving?

a. 700 ml
b. 850 ml
c. 1000 ml
d. 1200 ml


ANS: B
Tidal volume (VT) and rate (f) determine minute ventilation.

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