Question 1

During time-limited ventilation (constant TI), a decrease in flow causes a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher VT and PTA 
B)  lower PTA and PALV 
C)  higher VT, PTA, and PALV 
D)  lower VT, PTA, and PALV 
A)  higher VT and PTA 
B)  lower PTA and PALV 
C)  higher VT, PTA, and PALV 
D)  lower VT, PTA, and PALV

Question 2

During descending ramp flow ventilation, a(n) _______________ end-flow raises the PTA at end-inspiratory.

Accepted Answer

Question 3

During PSV, the ____ are under the patient's control.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure support level and flow 
B)  flow, volume, and inspiratory time 
C)  VT and inspiratory effort 
D)  pressure support level and volume 
A)  pressure support level and flow 
B)  flow, volume, and inspiratory time 
C)  VT and inspiratory effort 
D)  pressure support level and volume

Question 4

Which of the following is not affected by changes in compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  PALV 
B)  PIP 
C)  PAO 
D)  PTA 
A)  PALV 
B)  PIP 
C)  PAO 
D)  PTA

Question 5

In IRPCV, the patient is often sedated and paralyzed to prevent ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  barotrauma 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  hypercapnia 
D)  patient-ventilator dyssynchrony 
A)  barotrauma 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  hypercapnia 
D)  patient-ventilator dyssynchrony

Question 6

The _______________ can be used to determine whether a patient has excessive airway resistance (asthma), obstructive, or restrictive disease (ARDS).

Accepted Answer

expiratory

Question 7

Describe when ascending ramp and sine waveforms are used.

Accepted Answer

The ascending ramp and sine (also called

Question 8

During pressure-controlled ventilation, a(n) ____ airflow resistance or a(n) ____ compliance would reduce the delivered flow and tidal volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased; increased 
B)  increased; decreased 
C)  decreased; decreased 
D)  decreased; increased 
A)  increased; increased 
B)  increased; decreased 
C)  decreased; decreased 
D)  decreased; increased

Question 9

The ideal _______________ waveform that is created under passive conditions of constant flow ventilation is a step ascending ramp.

Accepted Answer

pressure-t

Question 10

During time-limited ventilation, the I time is unchanged when the flow pattern is changed from constant flow to descending ramp flow. The same volume can only be maintained if the peak flow of the descending ramp flow is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  halved 
D)  doubled 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  halved 
D)  doubled

During time-limited ventilation (constant T_I), a decrease in flow causes a ____.

During descending ramp flow ventilation, a(n) _______________ end-flow raises the P_TA at end-inspiratory.

During PSV, the ____ are under the patient's control.

Which of the following is not affected by changes in compliance?

In IRPCV, the patient is often sedated and paralyzed to prevent ____.

The _______________ can be used to determine whether a patient has excessive airway resistance (asthma), obstructive, or restrictive disease (ARDS).

Describe when ascending ramp and sine waveforms are used.

During pressure-controlled ventilation, a(n) airflow resistance or a(n) compliance would reduce the delivered flow and tidal volume.

The ideal _______________ waveform that is created under passive conditions of constant flow ventilation is a step ascending ramp.

During time-limited ventilation, the I time is unchanged when the flow pattern is changed from constant flow to descending ramp flow. The same volume can only be maintained if the peak flow of the descending ramp flow is ____.

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

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

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 11: Ventilator Waveform Analysis

During time-limited ventilation (constant TI), a decrease in flow causes a ____.

During descending ramp flow ventilation, a(n) _______________ end-flow raises the PTA at end-inspiratory.

During PSV, the ____ are under the patient's control.

Which of the following is not affected by changes in compliance?

In IRPCV, the patient is often sedated and paralyzed to prevent ____.

The _______________ can be used to determine whether a patient has excessive airway resistance (asthma), obstructive, or restrictive disease (ARDS).

Describe when ascending ramp and sine waveforms are used.

During pressure-controlled ventilation, a(n) ____ airflow resistance or a(n) ____ compliance would reduce the delivered flow and tidal volume.

The ideal _______________ waveform that is created under passive conditions of constant flow ventilation is a step ascending ramp.

During time-limited ventilation, the I time is unchanged when the flow pattern is changed from constant flow to descending ramp flow. The same volume can only be maintained if the peak flow of the descending ramp flow is ____.

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

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Hemodynamic Monitoring

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

During time-limited ventilation (constant T_I), a decrease in flow causes a ____.

During descending ramp flow ventilation, a(n) _______________ end-flow raises the P_TA at end-inspiratory.

During pressure-controlled ventilation, a(n) airflow resistance or a(n) compliance would reduce the delivered flow and tidal volume.