Question 1

____ is an example of a nonmechanical cause of muscle fatigue that may lead to ventilatory failure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low chest wall compliance 
B)  Low lung compliance 
C)  Malnutrition 
D)  High airway resistance 
A)  Low chest wall compliance 
B)  Low lung compliance 
C)  Malnutrition 
D)  High airway resistance

Question 2

Which of the following is important for eliminating wastes, clearance of certain drugs, and regulating fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  intestine 
B)  lungs 
C)  kidneys 
D)  liver 
A)  intestine 
B)  lungs 
C)  kidneys 
D)  liver

Question 3

In _______________, the level of positive pressure is dependent on the mechanical tidal volume, as well as the patient's compliance and airflow resistance.

Accepted Answer

volume-controlled ve

Question 4

During mechanical ventilation, ____ is not affected to a great extent because of the capability of the systemic venous circulation to compensate or regulate changing blood pressure and volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary capillary wedge pressure 
B)  pulmonary artery pressure 
C)  stroke volume 
D)  cardiac output 
A)  pulmonary capillary wedge pressure 
B)  pulmonary artery pressure 
C)  stroke volume 
D)  cardiac output

Question 5

Outline some indicators of neurologic impairment due to ventilatory and oxygenation failure?

Accepted Answer

When neurologic functions are impaired d

Question 6

Mean airway pressure is a function of _______________, respiratory frequency, peak inspiratory pressure, and positive end-expiratory pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mean airway pressure is a function of...

Question 7

When _______________ is added to mechanical ventilation, the blood flow to the liver is noticeably reduced.

Accepted Answer

PEEP
positive end-ex

Question 8

Oliguria is defined as urine output < 400 mL in 24 hours (or <160 mL in 8 hours).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an effect of PEEP and increased intra-abdominal pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased atelectasis 
B)  decreased functional residual capacity 
C)  increased compliance of ventricles 
D)  increased cardiac output 
A)  decreased atelectasis 
B)  decreased functional residual capacity 
C)  increased compliance of ventricles 
D)  increased cardiac output

Question 10

____ dysfunction may be monitored by measuring the prothrombin time and bilirubin and albumin levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Kidney 
C)  Cardiovascular 
D)  Gastrointestinal 
A)  Liver 
B)  Kidney 
C)  Cardiovascular 
D)  Gastrointestinal

____ is an example of a nonmechanical cause of muscle fatigue that may lead to ventilatory failure.

Which of the following is important for eliminating wastes, clearance of certain drugs, and regulating fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?

In _______________, the level of positive pressure is dependent on the mechanical tidal volume, as well as the patient's compliance and airflow resistance.

During mechanical ventilation, ____ is not affected to a great extent because of the capability of the systemic venous circulation to compensate or regulate changing blood pressure and volume.

Outline some indicators of neurologic impairment due to ventilatory and oxygenation failure?

Mean airway pressure is a function of _______________, respiratory frequency, peak inspiratory pressure, and positive end-expiratory pressure.

When _______________ is added to mechanical ventilation, the blood flow to the liver is noticeably reduced.

Oliguria is defined as urine output < 400 mL in 24 hours (or <160 mL in 8 hours).

Which of the following is an effect of PEEP and increased intra-abdominal pressure?

____ dysfunction may be monitored by measuring the prothrombin time and bilirubin and albumin levels.

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

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 2: Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation

____ is an example of a nonmechanical cause of muscle fatigue that may lead to ventilatory failure.

Which of the following is important for eliminating wastes, clearance of certain drugs, and regulating fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?

In _______________, the level of positive pressure is dependent on the mechanical tidal volume, as well as the patient's compliance and airflow resistance.

During mechanical ventilation, ____ is not affected to a great extent because of the capability of the systemic venous circulation to compensate or regulate changing blood pressure and volume.

Outline some indicators of neurologic impairment due to ventilatory and oxygenation failure?

Mean airway pressure is a function of _______________, respiratory frequency, peak inspiratory pressure, and positive end-expiratory pressure.

When _______________ is added to mechanical ventilation, the blood flow to the liver is noticeably reduced.

Oliguria is defined as urine output < 400 mL in 24 hours (or <160 mL in 8 hours).

Which of the following is an effect of PEEP and increased intra-abdominal pressure?

____ dysfunction may be monitored by measuring the prothrombin time and bilirubin and albumin levels.

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilators

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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