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How is an ET tube placement confirmed? Correct
Answer: From first to last




ETCO2 20-40mmHg


Chest symmetry


Listen to left/right/abdomen


Chest X-Ray


Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer: The vent
does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount
of breaths per minute


Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer: The pt
attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths


What are the different ventilator settings? Correct
Answer: Mode


FiO2

,Rate


Tidal Volume (Vt)


PEEP


What is PEEP? Correct Answer: It is positive pressure that
tells the alveoli in the lungs to stay open a little longer. It
helps with gas exchange.


What are some complications of PEEP? Correct Answer:
Pneumothorax


SubQ Emphysema (crepatus)


Decreased pre-load


What are the 3 buttons that a nurse is able to touch on a
vent? Correct Answer: Silence


Restart


100% Oxygen (before suctioning a patient)


When is it acceptable to shut off a vent alarm? Correct
Answer: NEVER

, What should be done when a patient is in respiratory
distress? Correct Answer: Call for help, disconnect the
vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess


What are ways to prevent VAP? Correct Answer:
Remove water from circuits


HOB up to 30 degrees


Turn Q2h


Suction


Oral care Q2H


Prevent aspiration


Lip moisturizer


Percussion


Give examples of what could cause a high pressure
alarm. Correct Answer: Blocked airway


Coughing


Tension pneumothorax

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