Question 1

The severity of OSA is quantified by the _______________.

Accepted Answer

apnea index

Question 2

If a patient is experiencing skin breakdown or irritation due to an interface, which of the following might be a possible solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try a chin strap. 
B)  Increase room humidity. 
C)  Try nasal saline or water-based lubricant. 
D)  Use spacers, foam pads, or topical ointments. 
A)  Try a chin strap. 
B)  Increase room humidity. 
C)  Try nasal saline or water-based lubricant. 
D)  Use spacers, foam pads, or topical ointments. D

Question 3

If untreated, OSA can lead to hypertension, ____, sudden cardiovascular death, and increased risk for brain infarction.

Accepted Answer

A)  right ventricular hypertrophy 
B)  heart valve thrombosis 
C)  left and right ventricular hypertrophy 
D)  heart valve hematoma 
A)  right ventricular hypertrophy 
B)  heart valve thrombosis 
C)  left and right ventricular hypertrophy 
D)  heart valve hematoma C

Question 4

____ is a technique of providing ventilation without the use of an artificial airway.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilevel PAP 
B)  IPAP 
C)  NPPV 
D)  CPAP 
A)  Bilevel PAP 
B)  IPAP 
C)  NPPV 
D)  CPAP

Question 5

Which of the following is Step 4 of the procedure to titrate bilevel positive airway pressure, taking place after setting the IPAP maximum time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start the IPAP at 8 cm H2O and the EPAP at 4 cm H2O. 
B)  Attach mask to patient, ensure proper fit, and start machine. 
C)  Increase IPAP in 1 to 2 cm H2O increments to provide more ventilatory assistance and larger tidal volume. 
D)  Use supplemental oxygen if baseline saturation remains low with appropriate IPAP and EPAP settings. 
A)  Start the IPAP at 8 cm H2O and the EPAP at 4 cm H2O. 
B)  Attach mask to patient, ensure proper fit, and start machine. 
C)  Increase IPAP in 1 to 2 cm H2O increments to provide more ventilatory assistance and larger tidal volume. 
D)  Use supplemental oxygen if baseline saturation remains low with appropriate IPAP and EPAP settings.

Question 6

PaO2, PaCO2, ____, and PETCO2 may be used for titration of IPAP and EPAP.

Accepted Answer

A)  pH 
B)  HCO3 
C)  O2CT 
D)  SpO2 
A)  pH 
B)  HCO3 
C)  O2CT 
D)  SpO2

Question 7

_______________ is an interface that resembles a nasal mask but smaller.

Accepted Answer

Nasal pill

Question 8

NPPV can be used in apneic patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are some contraindications to autotitration?

Accepted Answer

Unattended autotitration should not be u

Question 10

What are the risk factors and major clinical signs and symptoms of OSA?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors for OSA include history of

Question 11

NPPV has been used successfully in the management of airflow obstruction in sleep apnea and in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment of polio 
B)  reduction of respiratory workload in gross obesity 
C)  reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia occurrence 
D)  reduction of prolonged hospital stays 
A)  treatment of polio 
B)  reduction of respiratory workload in gross obesity 
C)  reduction of ventilator-associated pneumonia occurrence 
D)  reduction of prolonged hospital stays

Question 12

NPPV has three primary pressure settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_______________ describes the average number of oxygen desaturations of 4% or more from baseline (measured by pulse oximeter) in each hour of sleep during a test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ describes the average number of oxygen...

Question 14

If a patient was experiencing nasal airway drying due to an interface, which of the following would be a possible solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase fluid intake. 
B)  Resize the mask. 
C)  Use a nasogastric tube sealing pad. 
D)  Adjust the pressure setting. 
A)  Increase fluid intake. 
B)  Resize the mask. 
C)  Use a nasogastric tube sealing pad. 
D)  Adjust the pressure setting.

Question 15

_______________ is a feature in which the starting pressure gradually increases over time until the desired pressure is reached.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is a feature in which the...

Question 16

____ provides positive airway pressure during the entire spontaneous breath and it does not include any mechanical breaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  NPPV 
B)  Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure 
C)  PEEP 
D)  Continuous positive airway pressure 
A)  NPPV 
B)  Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure 
C)  PEEP 
D)  Continuous positive airway pressure

Question 17

Which of the following is an indication for CPAP therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  claustrophobia 
B)  fatigue of respiratory muscles 
C)  progressive hypoventilation 
D)  obstructive sleep apnea 
A)  claustrophobia 
B)  fatigue of respiratory muscles 
C)  progressive hypoventilation 
D)  obstructive sleep apnea

Question 18

Describe negative pressure ventilation and positive pressure ventilation. What are the disadvantages of both?

Accepted Answer

Negative pressure ventilators were used

Question 19

Along with its ability to improve oxygenation by increasing the ____, EPAP also relieves upper airway obstruction with its splinting action.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional residual capacity 
B)  minute ventilation 
C)  tidal volume 
D)  residual volume 
A)  functional residual capacity 
B)  minute ventilation 
C)  tidal volume 
D)  residual volume

Question 20

Which of the following is used as PEEP when IPAP > EPAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPAP 
B)  IPAP 
C)  Bilevel PAP 
D)  CPAP 
A)  EPAP 
B)  IPAP 
C)  Bilevel PAP 
D)  CPAP

The severity of OSA is quantified by the _______________.

If a patient is experiencing skin breakdown or irritation due to an interface, which of the following might be a possible solution?

If untreated, OSA can lead to hypertension, ____, sudden cardiovascular death, and increased risk for brain infarction.

____ is a technique of providing ventilation without the use of an artificial airway.

Which of the following is Step 4 of the procedure to titrate bilevel positive airway pressure, taking place after setting the IPAP maximum time?

PaO₂, PaCO₂, ____, and P_ETCO₂ may be used for titration of IPAP and EPAP.

_______________ is an interface that resembles a nasal mask but smaller.

NPPV can be used in apneic patients.

What are some contraindications to autotitration?

What are the risk factors and major clinical signs and symptoms of OSA?

NPPV has been used successfully in the management of airflow obstruction in sleep apnea and in the ____.

NPPV has three primary pressure settings.

_______________ describes the average number of oxygen desaturations of 4% or more from baseline (measured by pulse oximeter) in each hour of sleep during a test.

If a patient was experiencing nasal airway drying due to an interface, which of the following would be a possible solution?

_______________ is a feature in which the starting pressure gradually increases over time until the desired pressure is reached.

____ provides positive airway pressure during the entire spontaneous breath and it does not include any mechanical breaths.

Which of the following is an indication for CPAP therapy?

Describe negative pressure ventilation and positive pressure ventilation. What are the disadvantages of both?

Along with its ability to improve oxygenation by increasing the ____, EPAP also relieves upper airway obstruction with its splinting action.

Which of the following is used as PEEP when IPAP > EPAP?

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Ventilator Waveform Analysis

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical Ventilation

Procedures Related to Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Issues in Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation in Non-Traditional Settings

Filters

Exam 7: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

The severity of OSA is quantified by the _______________.

If a patient is experiencing skin breakdown or irritation due to an interface, which of the following might be a possible solution?

If untreated, OSA can lead to hypertension, ____, sudden cardiovascular death, and increased risk for brain infarction.

____ is a technique of providing ventilation without the use of an artificial airway.

Which of the following is Step 4 of the procedure to titrate bilevel positive airway pressure, taking place after setting the IPAP maximum time?

PaO2, PaCO2, ____, and PETCO2 may be used for titration of IPAP and EPAP.

_______________ is an interface that resembles a nasal mask but smaller.

NPPV can be used in apneic patients.

What are some contraindications to autotitration?

What are the risk factors and major clinical signs and symptoms of OSA?

NPPV has been used successfully in the management of airflow obstruction in sleep apnea and in the ____.

NPPV has three primary pressure settings.

_______________ describes the average number of oxygen desaturations of 4% or more from baseline (measured by pulse oximeter) in each hour of sleep during a test.

If a patient was experiencing nasal airway drying due to an interface, which of the following would be a possible solution?

_______________ is a feature in which the starting pressure gradually increases over time until the desired pressure is reached.

____ provides positive airway pressure during the entire spontaneous breath and it does not include any mechanical breaths.

Which of the following is an indication for CPAP therapy?

Describe negative pressure ventilation and positive pressure ventilation. What are the disadvantages of both?

Along with its ability to improve oxygenation by increasing the ____, EPAP also relieves upper airway obstruction with its splinting action.

Which of the following is used as PEEP when IPAP > EPAP?

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Ventilator Waveform Analysis

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical Ventilation

Procedures Related to Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Issues in Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation in Non-Traditional Settings

Filters

PaO₂, PaCO₂, ____, and P_ETCO₂ may be used for titration of IPAP and EPAP.