Pressure-support ventilation is classified as: 1. Flow cycled 2. Time triggered 3. Volume targeted 4. Pressure targeted 5. Patient triggered
a. 2 and 3 c. 1, 4, and 5
b. 4 and 5 d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: C
In pressure-support ventilation, when the patient begins inspiration, inspiration is limited by pressure and ends when the patient's peak inspiratory flow decreases by a certain percentage (flow cycled).
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