Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation trial Quizzes Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) is a form of_______ with two distinct pressure levels. A. pressure-controlled ventilation B. volume-controlled ventilation C. continuous positive airway pressure D. positive end-expiratory pressure During volume-controlled ventilation, the ________is variable depending on the compliance and airflow resistance characteristics of the patient's lungs. A. peak inspiratory pressure B. tidal volume C. p...

Mechanical Ventilation Trial Quizzes

What are the two levels of Non- invasive support? correct answers IPAP & EPAP What is the primary purpose of applying non-invasive ventilation? correct answers Increase Vt, correct ABG, decrease WOB What is EPAP? And when adjusted what does is alter? correct answers Decrease PEEP, ABG (O2) Selection of FIO2 of inspired oxygen correct answers desired FIO2= PaO2 (desired) * Fio2 (known) / PaO2 (known) types of humification correct answers Heated humidifiers Heat-moisture exchangers (H...

Mechanical Ventilation correct answers A machine used to provide adequate ventilation and oxygenation to a patient who is unable to adequately ventilate or oxygenate Goals of Mechanical Ventilation correct answers Improve ventilation,Improve oxygenation,Decrease the work of breathing (support/rest respiratory muscles),Correct life threatening blood gas and acid-base abnormalities,Ultimate goal=wean patient off! Why do we mechanically ventilate a patient? correct answers Patient is unable t...

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 - ANSWER 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 d...

Exam 2: Mechanical Ventilation (NCLEX) questions and answers with complete solutions. 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 - correct answers.A The client must always be assessed before attention is turned to equipment. The ...

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You note in the chart of a patient's who is receiving volume control ventilation that the plateau pressure has been increasing over the last 6 hours, while the PEEP levels remains constant. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of this change? Select one: A. development of pulmonary edema B. water accumulation in the ventilator circuit C. partial obstruction of the endotracheal tube D. development of bronchospasm Correct Answer: An increase in the plateau pressure rela...

Mechanical Ventilation Trial Quizzes

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Correct Answer: Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trac...