NBRC Exam Part I with Questions and Answers

NBRC Exam Part I with Questions and Answers PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia ANSWER Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation ANSWER 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body weight) This is new strategy as of January 2015 Is the following Static OR Dynamic Compliance: Means flow throughout the respiratory system has stopped and all ventilatory muscle activity is absent. _______ conditions can be imposed with an inspiratory pause when a patient is sedated and mechanically ventilated. ANSWER Static Compliance Is the following Static OR Dynamic Compliance: Flow at airway opening is zero. Mechanics are evaluated under ______ conditions, when non-intubated patient breathes spontaneously. ANSWER Dynamic Compliance