Which of the following are advantages of Assist Control Volume ventilation?
1) Minimal safe level of ventilation achieved.
2) Patient can set breathing rate.
3) May reduce work of breathing.
4) Pressure is limited.
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Assist Control Volume ventilation provides a minimal safe level of ventilation and may reduce the work of breathing for the patient. Additionally, the patient can set the breathing rate. However, pressure is not limited with this mode of ventilation. Therefore, options 1, 2, and 3 are correct, but option 4 is incorrect. Thus, the best choice is B, which includes options 1, 2, and 3.

Which of the Following Are Advantages of Assist Control Volume