The volume-time curve is demonstrating which of the following?

a. Auto-PEEP
b. System leak
c. Plateau pressure
d. Volume triggering


ANS: B
The volume curve is not returning to zero. This means that there is a system leak somewhere in the patient-ventilator circuit that should be assessed.

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