Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an electrically powered ventilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird Mark 7 
B)  Percussionaire IPV 
C)  CareFusion LTV 1150 
D)  Monaghan 225/SIMV 
A)  Bird Mark 7 
B)  Percussionaire IPV 
C)  CareFusion LTV 1150 
D)  Monaghan 225/SIMV

Question 2

The variable that is controlled during the expiratory phase or expiratory time is termed the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  limit variable 
B)  baseline variable 
C)  cycle variable 
D)  conditional variable 
A)  limit variable 
B)  baseline variable 
C)  cycle variable 
D)  conditional variable

Question 3

_______________ is defined as the time interval between the start of inspiratory flow and the beginning of expiratory flow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is defined as the time interval...

Question 4

____ is a unit of volume divided by a unit of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Pressure 
A)  Flow 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Pressure

Question 5

Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in the microprocessors to open and close the _______________ to mimic virtually any flow or pressure wave pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in...

Question 6

During dual control within breath modes, the ventilator switches from pressure-controlled to flow-controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Output waveforms are typically presented in the order of pressure, volume, and flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss how careful observation and assessment of waveforms during mechanical ventilation can provide useful information for the clinician.

Accepted Answer

Waveforms can assist the clinician in th

Question 9

Flow alarms are limited to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaled minute volume 
B)  gas temperature 
C)  oxygen concentration 
D)  total ventilatory frequency 
A)  exhaled minute volume 
B)  gas temperature 
C)  oxygen concentration 
D)  total ventilatory frequency

Which of the following is an example of an electrically powered ventilator?

The variable that is controlled during the expiratory phase or expiratory time is termed the ____.

_______________ is defined as the time interval between the start of inspiratory flow and the beginning of expiratory flow.

____ is a unit of volume divided by a unit of time.

Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in the microprocessors to open and close the _______________ to mimic virtually any flow or pressure wave pattern.

During dual control within breath modes, the ventilator switches from pressure-controlled to flow-controlled.

Output waveforms are typically presented in the order of pressure, volume, and flow.

Discuss how careful observation and assessment of waveforms during mechanical ventilation can provide useful information for the clinician.

Flow alarms are limited to ____.

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation

Noninvasive Positive Pressure 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

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Exam 3: Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

Which of the following is an example of an electrically powered ventilator?

The variable that is controlled during the expiratory phase or expiratory time is termed the ____.

_______________ is defined as the time interval between the start of inspiratory flow and the beginning of expiratory flow.

____ is a unit of volume divided by a unit of time.

Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in the microprocessors to open and close the _______________ to mimic virtually any flow or pressure wave pattern.

During dual control within breath modes, the ventilator switches from pressure-controlled to flow-controlled.

Output waveforms are typically presented in the order of pressure, volume, and flow.

Discuss how careful observation and assessment of waveforms during mechanical ventilation can provide useful information for the clinician.

Flow alarms are limited to ____.

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Special Airways for Ventilation

Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation

Noninvasive Positive Pressure 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

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