CSE RRT REVIEW questions with correct answers

What is the difference in chronic and acute ventilators failure? Answer In both cases, CO2 is 45 but with chronic pH is normal. When acute, pH is 7.35 acute alveolar hyperventilation Answer pH normal and CO2 35 Normal VC (vital capacity) Answer 65-75 mL/Kg (10 x VT) Initial PIP for infants Answer 20-30 or 4-6 mL/Kg VC and VE extubation criteria Answer VC 10 mL/Kg and VE 10 What other drugs besides SABA and corticosteroids can be used to tx acute asthma? Answer Subcutaneous Epi and Magnesium Sulfate What 2 pathologies products purulent (pus-like) secretions, which also separated in 3 layers? Answer Bronchiectasis & CF What special test is required for Bronchiectasis? Answer Bronchogram or CT. Will confirm dilated bronchi and increased bronchial wall opacity What three bacteria are present in CF patients Answer Staphylococcus Aureus (SA), haemophilus influenza (HI), and pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA)