A Respironics BiPAP Vision is operating in the spontaneous timed mode. What is (are) the trigger variable(s) for this mode?
I. flow
II. pressure
III. volume
IV. time

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In spontaneous timed mode, the trigger variable is based on the time (IV) and flow (I) to initiate a breath. Volume (III) is not used as a trigger variable in this mode, and pressure (II) is used to provide support and is not used as a trigger variable. Therefore, the correct choice is B) I and IV.

A Respironics BiPAP Vision Is Operating in the Spontaneous Timed