The physician orders a change in I:E ratio from 1:2 to 1:4 for a COPD patient receiving volume-cycled mechanical ventilation. Which of the following accommodates the physician's request if the mandatory rate is not changed?
A. decrease inspiratory time
B. increase inspiratory time
C. decrease inspiratory flow rate
D. decrease expiratory time
Ans: D. To decrease the I:E ratio, expiratory time must be increased by decreasing inspiratory time. This is done by decreasing inspiratory flow rate.
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A) Explain your concern to the physician and ask for clarification B) Place the patient in the supine position and expedite transport C) Contact a different hospital and transport the patient there D) Ask your partner what she would do
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The original Medicare and Medicaid programs reimbursed hospitals using a(n) ____________________ system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).