AACN module Questions And Answers
Which 4 of the following conditions could result in metabolic alkalosis? - Answer1.
severe vomiting
2. over-ingestion of antacids
3. Sodium bicarbonate administration during cardiac arrest
4. frequent blood transfusions
Mr. Gary Walker has been admitted for severe pneumonia with SaO2 of 87% at rest.
Which is most likely the cause of his low level of oxygenation at rest? -
AnswerInflammation of the alveoli
Ms. Sue Home is an immediate post operative patient and is emerging from anesthesia
- AnswerLow Flow
Has H1N1 and pneumonia; His SpO2 on 6 L/min NC was 90%. The provider has
ordered to increase his FiO2 to 50%. - AnswerHigh flow entrainment
Firefighter who experienced smoke inhalation. He can currently breathe unassisted but
is in need of a high concentration of oxygen, greater than 70%. - AnswerReservoir
Acute hypoxemic RF d/t COVID-19. She is not complaining of dyspnea, however her
SpO2 is 82% on 50% face mask. - AnswerHFNC
Joe is on supplemental oxygen with a deteriorating status. Which allows you to monitor
ventilatory effectiveness? - AnswerPaCO2
Synchronizes breath cycles with IPAP to EPAP, pressure support (PS) ventilation -
Answerspontaneous
allows spontaneous breaths but will provide breaths at set intervals -
Answerspontaneous/timed
cycles between IPAP and EPAP with set respiratory rate and IPAP intervals -
AnswerTimed
Delivers continuous positive airway pressure - AnswerCPAP
The provider and RT are placing the pt on BIPAP. If she fails to initiate a breath during
a specified time interval, a pressure controlled breath will be given. Which mode is this?
- Answerspontaneous/timed
Pt has a tracheostomy and needs oxygen and humidification. - Answerhigh flow
entrainment
Which 4 of the following conditions could result in metabolic alkalosis? - Answer1.
severe vomiting
2. over-ingestion of antacids
3. Sodium bicarbonate administration during cardiac arrest
4. frequent blood transfusions
Mr. Gary Walker has been admitted for severe pneumonia with SaO2 of 87% at rest.
Which is most likely the cause of his low level of oxygenation at rest? -
AnswerInflammation of the alveoli
Ms. Sue Home is an immediate post operative patient and is emerging from anesthesia
- AnswerLow Flow
Has H1N1 and pneumonia; His SpO2 on 6 L/min NC was 90%. The provider has
ordered to increase his FiO2 to 50%. - AnswerHigh flow entrainment
Firefighter who experienced smoke inhalation. He can currently breathe unassisted but
is in need of a high concentration of oxygen, greater than 70%. - AnswerReservoir
Acute hypoxemic RF d/t COVID-19. She is not complaining of dyspnea, however her
SpO2 is 82% on 50% face mask. - AnswerHFNC
Joe is on supplemental oxygen with a deteriorating status. Which allows you to monitor
ventilatory effectiveness? - AnswerPaCO2
Synchronizes breath cycles with IPAP to EPAP, pressure support (PS) ventilation -
Answerspontaneous
allows spontaneous breaths but will provide breaths at set intervals -
Answerspontaneous/timed
cycles between IPAP and EPAP with set respiratory rate and IPAP intervals -
AnswerTimed
Delivers continuous positive airway pressure - AnswerCPAP
The provider and RT are placing the pt on BIPAP. If she fails to initiate a breath during
a specified time interval, a pressure controlled breath will be given. Which mode is this?
- Answerspontaneous/timed
Pt has a tracheostomy and needs oxygen and humidification. - Answerhigh flow
entrainment
