CLIN SIM (RRT) questions with correct answers

What are patchy infiltrates and platelike infiltrates? CORRECT ANSWER-atelectasis What is normal static compliance? CORRECT ANSWER-60-100 mL/cmH2O Acceptable: >25 cmH2O Unacceptable: <25 mL/cmH2O (If static compliance improves, the mL/cmH2O goes up) What is normal dynamic compliance? CORRECT ANSWER-50-100 mL/cmH2O (If dynamic compliance improves, the mL/cmH2O goes up) Minimum minute ventilation? CORRECT ANSWER-5 L/min What to do in mucous plugging? CORRECT ANSWER-If lobular collapse occurs, that could indicate mucous plugging. Treat with replacing the ETT or trach, suctioning, coughing, secretion mobilization, and medication such as albuterol and mucomyst. What is Tiotropium Bromide? CORRECT ANSWER-(Spiriva) Is a long acting anticholinergic that relaxes the smooth muscles in the airway - used for patients with COPD or asthma.