rcp 180 1|| 135 QUESTIONS|| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The primary function of a mechanical ventilator is to: correct answer: augment or replace normal ventilation respiratory care plans in the ICU correct answer: all of the above Which of the following types of specialty hospitals provide high levels of care to patients requiring hip surgery? correct answer: orthopedics The single best index of alveolar ventilation in the clinical setting is measurement of: correct answer: Arterial PCO2 Patients with hypoxemia due to significant capillary shunt may require: correct answer: All of the above What type of study is useful in evaluating the degree of hypoxemia, as well as the presence of a metabolic or respiratory acidosis or alkalosis? correct answer: Arterial blood gas studies A small amount of PEEP (3-5 H2O) used for most patient to prevent expiratory alveolar collapse and replace nrmal gottic function refer to: correct answer: physiologic PEEP Which is NOT a common cause of carbon monoxide poisoning? correct answer: Sitting around a camp fire in the backyard Clinically, the best index of effective ventilation is measurement of: correct answer: PaCO2 Monitoring procedures often employed in the ICU on ventilated patients include monitoring: correct answer: 1,2,3 Tidal volume minus dead space times respiratory rate is the equation for: correct answer: Alveolar ventilation failure to provide mechanical ventilation support in the presence of _________may lead to cardiac arrest and brain death in minutes. correct answer: apnea A category in which hypoventilation and hypercapnia are not yet present but are likely to occur in the immediate future if no action is taken is called: correct answer: Impending ventilatory failure Given a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute, calculate total cycle time: correct answer: 3 sec