The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate…

The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate and makes the following notations on the ventilator flow sheet:•PEEP: 5 cm H2O•Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP): 16 cm H2O•Mandatory rate: 12 breaths/minute•FiO2: 0.30On the basis of these observations, what should the therapist recommend for this neonate?

Given the following choices, which would you select to incre…

Given the following choices, which would you select to increase PaO2 and ventilation in a neonate with pneumonia who is supported on a standard pressure-limited type ventilator?I. increase inspiratory timeII. increase the inspiratory pressure settingIII. decrease the flowIV. increase PEEPV. decrease the rate