Question 1

The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  300 mL 
B)  500 mL 
C)  700 mL 
D)  900 mL 
A)  300 mL 
B)  500 mL 
C)  700 mL 
D)  900 mL

Question 2

The flow waveform pattern that will decrease peak pressure but at the same time may increase mean airway pressure is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sine 
B)  Rectangular 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp 
A)  Sine 
B)  Rectangular 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp

Question 3

Setting flow rates high will cause which of the following to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve gas exchange 
B)  Lengthen inspiratory time 
C)  Increase air trapping 
D)  Increase peak pressures 
A)  Improve gas exchange 
B)  Lengthen inspiratory time 
C)  Increase air trapping 
D)  Increase peak pressures

Question 4

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 500 mL and a constant flow rate of 30 L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6 second 
B)  1 second 
C)  1.5 second 
D)  1.7 second 
A)  0.6 second 
B)  1 second 
C)  1.5 second 
D)  1.7 second

Question 5

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio when the inspiratory time is 0.5 second and the respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  1:3 
B)  1:4 
C)  4:1 
D)  3:1 
A)  1:3 
B)  1:4 
C)  4:1 
D)  3:1

Question 6

The flow waveform pattern that provides the shortest inspiratory time (Tɪ)of all the available flow patterns with an equivalent peak flow rate setting is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sine 
B)  Constant 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp 
A)  Sine 
B)  Constant 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp

Question 7

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio for a ventilator that is set to deliver 850 mL at a frequency of 15 breaths/min with a flow rate of 45 L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1.1 
B)  1:2.5 
C)  1:3.5 
D)  1:4 
A)  1:1.1 
B)  1:2.5 
C)  1:3.5 
D)  1:4

Question 8

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 800 mL and a constant flow rate of 40 L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.02 second 
B)  0.5 second 
C)  1.2 second 
D)  3.2 seconds 
A)  0.02 second 
B)  0.5 second 
C)  1.2 second 
D)  3.2 seconds

Question 9

The flow waveform pattern that is created during pressure targeted ventilation is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sine 
B)  Constant 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp 
A)  Sine 
B)  Constant 
C)  Ascending ramp 
D)  Descending ramp

Question 10

Slow flow rates will cause which of the following to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor gas exchange 
B)  Increase peak pressures 
C)  Shorten expiratory time 
D)  Decrease mean airway pressure 
A)  Poor gas exchange 
B)  Increase peak pressures 
C)  Shorten expiratory time 
D)  Decrease mean airway pressure

Question 11

Calculate the expiratory time (Tᴇ)when the ventilator frequency is set to 25 breaths/min and the inspiratory time (Tɪ)is 0.75 second.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.75 second 
B)  1.16 second 
C)  1.65 second 
D)  2.4 seconds 
A)  0.75 second 
B)  1.16 second 
C)  1.65 second 
D)  2.4 seconds

Question 12

Calculate the average tidal volume for a patient who has a minute ventilation of 10 L/min with a respiratory rate (RR)of 12 breaths/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 mL 
B)  833 mL 
C)  1000 mL 
D)  1200 mL 
A)  120 mL 
B)  833 mL 
C)  1000 mL 
D)  1200 mL

The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following?

The flow waveform pattern that will decrease peak pressure but at the same time may increase mean airway pressure is which of the following?

Setting flow rates high will cause which of the following to occur?

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 500 mL and a constant flow rate of 30 L/min.

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio when the inspiratory time is 0.5 second and the respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min.

The flow waveform pattern that provides the shortest inspiratory time (Tɪ)of all the available flow patterns with an equivalent peak flow rate setting is which of the following?

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio for a ventilator that is set to deliver 850 mL at a frequency of 15 breaths/min with a flow rate of 45 L/min.

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 800 mL and a constant flow rate of 40 L/min.

The flow waveform pattern that is created during pressure targeted ventilation is which of the following?

Slow flow rates will cause which of the following to occur?

Calculate the expiratory time (Tᴇ)when the ventilator frequency is set to 25 breaths/min and the inspiratory time (Tɪ)is 0.75 second.

Calculate the average tidal volume for a patient who has a minute ventilation of 10 L/min with a respiratory rate (RR)of 12 breaths/min.

Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation

How Ventilators Work

How a Breath Is Delivered

Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation

Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode

Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup

Initial Patient Assessment

Ventilator Graphics

Assessment of Respiratory Function

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management

Improving Oxygenation and Management of ARDS

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics

Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Weaning and Discontinuation from Mechanical Ventilation

Long-Term Ventilation

Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation

Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support

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Exam 6: Initial Ventilator Settings

The most appropriate tidal volume setting for a 6'3" male ventilator patient with normal lungs is which of the following?

The flow waveform pattern that will decrease peak pressure but at the same time may increase mean airway pressure is which of the following?

Setting flow rates high will cause which of the following to occur?

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 500 mL and a constant flow rate of 30 L/min.

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio when the inspiratory time is 0.5 second and the respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min.

The flow waveform pattern that provides the shortest inspiratory time (Tɪ)of all the available flow patterns with an equivalent peak flow rate setting is which of the following?

Calculate the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E)ratio for a ventilator that is set to deliver 850 mL at a frequency of 15 breaths/min with a flow rate of 45 L/min.

Calculate the inspiratory time (Tɪ)when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (Vᴛ)of 800 mL and a constant flow rate of 40 L/min.

The flow waveform pattern that is created during pressure targeted ventilation is which of the following?

Slow flow rates will cause which of the following to occur?

Calculate the expiratory time (Tᴇ)when the ventilator frequency is set to 25 breaths/min and the inspiratory time (Tɪ)is 0.75 second.

Calculate the average tidal volume for a patient who has a minute ventilation of 10 L/min with a respiratory rate (RR)of 12 breaths/min.

Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation

How Ventilators Work

How a Breath Is Delivered

Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation

Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode

Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup

Initial Patient Assessment

Ventilator Graphics

Assessment of Respiratory Function

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management

Improving Oxygenation and Management of ARDS

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics

Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Weaning and Discontinuation from Mechanical Ventilation

Long-Term Ventilation

Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation

Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support

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