2. A 65 kg female patient is currently on assist control wit…

2. A 65 kg female patient is currently on assist control with the following information:   Mode       AC                      pH            7.35 Freq         10                        PaCO2     50 mm Hg VT           600 ml                 PaO2        45 mmHg FIO2        .50                       HCO3       29 mEq/L PEEP         5                        BE            +3   What must be manipulated at this time?

15.  A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient…

15.  A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient receiving ventilatory support in the CMV assist-control mode at a rate of 14 and a VT of 750 ml exhibits clinical signs of air-trapping. Which of the following would you recommend to correct this problem? I. Decrease “E” time. II. Increase the inspiratory flow rate. III. Decrease the assist-control rate.