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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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Which ventilator adjustments would be appropriate for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation who is in acute ventilatory failure with ABGs of pH 7.21, CO₂ 85, HCO3 29, PaO₂ 48?

Decrease pressure setting
Maintain pressure setting
Increase respiratory rate
Decrease respiratory rate

Explanation

Answer: C-A patient with an ABG of pH 7.21, CO₂ 85, HCO3 29, PaO₂ 48 receiving mechanical ventilation is hypercapnic and should have ventilator settings adjusted to increase the pressure and respiratory rate.

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