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9. In pressure-controlled ventilation, the delivered volume is increased when the patient’s:
A. compliance or airway resistance is increased.
B. compliance or airway resistance is decreased.
C. compliance is increased or airway resistance is decreased.
D. compliance is decreased or airway resistance is increased.

10. A mode of ventilation that augments a patient’s spontaneous tidal volume with a preset level of pressure
is called:
A. Pressure-controlled. C. Pressure support.
B. Pressure limit. D. Volume-controlled.

Answers to Self-Assessment Questions

1. B. 5. C. 9. C.

2. B. 6. A. 10. C.
3. B. 7. B.

4. D. 8. D.

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