Which of the following modes of support provides all of the patient's minute ventilation (VE) as mandatory volume-controlled (VC) breaths?

a. VC continuous mandatory ventilation
b. VC intermittent mandatory ventilation
c. Pressure-supported ventilation
d. Continuous positive airway pressure


ANS: A
VC continuous mandatory ventilation provides all of the patient's minute ventilation as manda-tory breaths.

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