When a patient is initially started on mechanical ventilation common orders from the physician in the patient's chart include which of the following? a. FiO2 b. Mode c. Sensitivity d. Tidal volume
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
Initial ventilator settings include choice of mode, tidal volume, rate, FiO2, and PEEP. The respir-atory therapist must set the trigger level, inspiratory flow or time, alarms and limits, backup ven-tilation, and humidification.
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