An oxygen (O2) tank has a volume of 50.0 L at a pressure of 200. mmHg and at a temperature of 15.0
Bank Deposits not yet recognized.
Bank Deposits not yet recognized.
Which of the following is the equation to calculate MAP (mea…
Which of the following is the equation to calculate MAP (mean airway pressure)?
During pressure support ventilation (partial support mode),…
During pressure support ventilation (partial support mode), an adequate inflation pressure may be determined by which of the following?I. a decrease in spontaneous rateII. improved alveolar minute ventilationIII. increased tidal volumes
Which of the following are physical exam findings that would…
Which of the following are physical exam findings that would indicate a newborn may be exhibiting signs of hypoxemia: I. cap refill < 3 seconds II. Hct < 40% III. persistent acrocyanosis IV. pink color V. dusky skin tone
Neonates who present with ____ are good canidates for CPAP.I…
Neonates who present with ____ are good canidates for CPAP.I. retained lung fluidII. atelectasisIII. respiratory distress syndromeIV. retracting, grunting and nasal flaring with adequate ventilation
During a physical examination of a child’s chest, the therap…
During a physical examination of a child’s chest, the therapist perceives increased tactile and vocal fremitus over the patient’s right lower lobe. Which of the following conditions may cause this physical sign?
The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate…
The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate and makes the following notations on the ventilator flow sheet:•PEEP: 5 cm H2O•Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP): 16 cm H2O•Mandatory rate: 12 breaths/minute•FiO2: 0.30On the basis of these observations, what should the therapist recommend for this neonate?
Given the following choices, which would you select to incre…
Given the following choices, which would you select to increase PaO2 and ventilation in a neonate with pneumonia who is supported on a standard pressure-limited type ventilator?I. increase inspiratory timeII. increase the inspiratory pressure settingIII. decrease the flowIV. increase PEEPV. decrease the rate
After initiating CPAP in an infant at 8 cm H2O with a nasal…
After initiating CPAP in an infant at 8 cm H2O with a nasal mask via a mechanical ventilator, the therapist notices a low-pressure alarm. What should be done to correct this situation?