Exam 8: Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

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Depending on the features available on the ventilator, the I:E ratio may be altered by manipulating any one or a combination of the following controls: (1) ____, (2) inspiratory time, (3) inspiratory time %, (4) frequency, and (5) minute volume.

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Which of the following is indicative of impending ventilatory failure?

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The low exhaled volume alarm should be set at about 100 mL lower than the expired mechanical tidal volume.

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What are the five main goals of mechanical ventilation?

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PAO2 is mainly affected by changes of FIO2, PaCO2, and ____.

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_______________ = PAO2 - PaO2

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During mechanical ventilation, ____ is an example of a condition related to positive pressure ventilation.

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The risk of barotrauma increases with the duration of positive pressure ventilation.

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Explain why COPD patients benefit from a reduced tidal volume setting.

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Mode, frequency, ____, FIO2, inspiratory:expiratory ratio (I:E ratio), inspiratory flow pattern, and various alarm limits are basic ventilator settings must be determined when it becomes necessary to provide mechanical ventilatory support for a patient.

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