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Practice Question

A nurse is assisting with weaning a client from the ventilator. Which of the following parts of the ABCDEF assessment tool does the weaning process represent?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Breathing: Spontaneous Awakening Trials (SAT) and Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBT)

Rationale:

👁️Breathing component of the ABCDEF bundle specifically addresses weaning from mechanical ventilation through SAT and SBT.

💤Spontaneous Awakening Trials reduce sedation to assess readiness for independent breathing.

🌬️Spontaneous Breathing Trials evaluate a patient’s ability to maintain adequate ventilation without mechanical support.

🔄This step is essential to safely discontinue ventilator support and avoid complications of prolonged intubation.

📌Core Message

SATs and SBTs are the breathing strategies used to wean patients from mechanical ventilation.

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  • Category: LPN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (LPN)
  • Domain: MED-SURG Exams (LPN ati)
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