Mechanical Ventilation NCLEX Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The peak pressure alarm is sounding on the ventilator of the client with a recent tracheostomy. What intervention should be done first? A. Assess the client's respiratory status B. Decrease the sensitivity of the alarm C. Ensure that the connecting tubing is not kinked D. Suction the client A The client must always be assessed before attention is turned to equipment. The client with respiratory failure has been intubated and placed on a ventilator and is requiring 100% oxygen del...

Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation NCLEX Questions and Answers 2022

a The purpose of adding PEEP to positive pressure ventilation is to a. increase functional residual capacity and improve oxygenation b. increase FIO2 in an attempt to wean the patient and avoid O2 toxicity c. determine if the patient is in synchrony with the ventilator or needs to be paralyzed d. determine is the patient is able to be weaned and avoid the risk of pneumomediastinum c The nursing management of a patient with an artificial airway includes a. maintaining the ET tub...

Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation NCLEX Questions and Answers