Following initiation of volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (VC-CMV) ventila-tion, the patient's average peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is 23 cm H2O

The high pressure limit alarm should be set at which of the following?
a. 28 cm H2O
b. 33 cm H2O
c. 38 cm H2O
d. 43 cm H2O


ANS: B
The high pressure limit alarm should be set to about 10 cm H2O.

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