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    In order to receive continiuing education credit for this course, you must achieve a score of 75% or greater on the post-test. Please note that there is a maximum of two attempts to achieve the 75% score.

  • Post-Test Quiz

  • What settings are appropriate for calculating an RSBI according to Yang and Tobin (1991)?*
  • According to Ely et al (1996), what is the most effective practice for ventilator liberation?*
  • What is the most commonly used setting for SBTs internationally?*
  • According to Tanios et al 2006, why should calculation of RSBI not be used when liberating ICU patients after mechanical ventilation?*
  • What oxygenation criteria is generally accdpted for termination of SBTs?*
  • A method of rating a body of evidence at outcome level is called:*
  • 2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines suggest that SBTs should be performed after 1200.*
  • If a patient fails an SBT, you should perform the SBT every 4 hours while awake.*
  • Not all successful breathing trials lead to extubation/liberation.*
  • Another name for RSBI is:*
  • Should be Empty: