Question 1

The respiratory care practitioner wants to check the airway resistance with an asthmatic patient on a ventilator.She can check airway resistance by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Checking the inspiratory pressure time display for peak pressure. 
B)  Evaluating the volume time tracing for evidence of unevenness of filling 
C)  Dividing frequency by tidal volume in liters 
D)  Observing the slope of the expiratory flow tracing 
A)  Checking the inspiratory pressure time display for peak pressure. 
B)  Evaluating the volume time tracing for evidence of unevenness of filling 
C)  Dividing frequency by tidal volume in liters 
D)  Observing the slope of the expiratory flow tracing

Question 2

You are concerned that the ventilator patient you are assessing may have autoPEEP.How would you use ventilator graphics to identify whether or not this problem exists?

Accepted Answer

Air trapping,or auto PEEP,may be assesse

Question 3

With the pressure versus volume loop,which of the following are true?
I.Volume is displayed on the vertical axis.
II.Positive pressure is on the right of the vertical axis
III.With ventilator inspiration,the graph moves from zero upward and to the right

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II and III 
B)  I and II 
C)  II and III 
D)  I and III 
A)  I, II and III 
B)  I and II 
C)  II and III 
D)  I and III

Question 4

The respiratory care practitioner is unable to determine by watching the chest if a patient has spontaneous breath efforts.On the graphic display,the practitioner can note that ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  mandatory breaths are often smaller and inconsistent. 
B)  spontaneous breaths have square wave pressure curves. 
C)  spontaneous breaths are more variable and have smaller pressures. 
D)  mandatory breaths have an oscillating wave form. 
A)  mandatory breaths are often smaller and inconsistent. 
B)  spontaneous breaths have square wave pressure curves. 
C)  spontaneous breaths are more variable and have smaller pressures. 
D)  mandatory breaths have an oscillating wave form.

Question 5

The practitioner states to the nurse that she is concerned about "beaking." The practitioner is referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  a condition of cyanosis that changes the shape of the finger nail beds. 
B)  a hemodynamic problem caused by excessive PEEP. 
C)  overdistention of the lungs caused by excessive ventilation pressure. 
D)  a slight squeaking sound caused by a cuff leak. 
A)  a condition of cyanosis that changes the shape of the finger nail beds. 
B)  a hemodynamic problem caused by excessive PEEP. 
C)  overdistention of the lungs caused by excessive ventilation pressure. 
D)  a slight squeaking sound caused by a cuff leak.

Question 6

Wave form graphically displays which of the following?
I.Arterial blood gas values
II.Gas flowrates
III.Inspiratory and expiratory volumes
IV.Airway pressures

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III and IV 
B)  I, II and III 
C)  II, III and IV 
D)  II and III 
A)  I, II, III and IV 
B)  I, II and III 
C)  II, III and IV 
D)  II and III

Question 7

Wave forms description of rectangular,accelerating,decelerating,sinusoidal and oscillating is associated with ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure. 
B)  flow. 
C)  volume. 
D)  rate. 
A)  pressure. 
B)  flow. 
C)  volume. 
D)  rate.

Question 8

A mechanical breath that rises and then remains at the same cmH₂O pressure for the same length of time is which type of mechanical breath?

Accepted Answer

A)  SIMV 
B)  Volume control 
C)  Pressure support 
D)  Pressure control 
A)  SIMV 
B)  Volume control 
C)  Pressure support 
D)  Pressure control

Question 9

An asthmatic patient has been placed on a mechanical ventilator.The ventilating pressures have increased and wheezes are heard on auscultation over both lung fields.How can the practitioner assess improvement from aerosolized bronchodilator therapy?

Accepted Answer

Changes in airway resistance may be asse

Question 10

Which of the following wave form would be most useful in assessing lung compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure versus volume 
B)  Pressure versus time 
C)  Flow versus volume 
D)  Flow versus time 
A)  Pressure versus volume 
B)  Pressure versus time 
C)  Flow versus volume 
D)  Flow versus time

The respiratory care practitioner wants to check the airway resistance with an asthmatic patient on a ventilator.She can check airway resistance by which of the following?

You are concerned that the ventilator patient you are assessing may have autoPEEP.How would you use ventilator graphics to identify whether or not this problem exists?

With the pressure versus volume loop,which of the following are true? I.Volume is displayed on the vertical axis. II.Positive pressure is on the right of the vertical axis III.With ventilator inspiration,the graph moves from zero upward and to the right

The respiratory care practitioner is unable to determine by watching the chest if a patient has spontaneous breath efforts.On the graphic display,the practitioner can note that ___________________

The practitioner states to the nurse that she is concerned about "beaking." The practitioner is referring to

Wave form graphically displays which of the following? I.Arterial blood gas values II.Gas flowrates III.Inspiratory and expiratory volumes IV.Airway pressures

Wave forms description of rectangular,accelerating,decelerating,sinusoidal and oscillating is associated with ________________

A mechanical breath that rises and then remains at the same cmH₂O pressure for the same length of time is which type of mechanical breath?

An asthmatic patient has been placed on a mechanical ventilator.The ventilating pressures have increased and wheezes are heard on auscultation over both lung fields.How can the practitioner assess improvement from aerosolized bronchodilator therapy?

Which of the following wave form would be most useful in assessing lung compliance?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 27: Wave Form Analysis

The respiratory care practitioner wants to check the airway resistance with an asthmatic patient on a ventilator.She can check airway resistance by which of the following?

You are concerned that the ventilator patient you are assessing may have autoPEEP.How would you use ventilator graphics to identify whether or not this problem exists?

With the pressure versus volume loop,which of the following are true? I.Volume is displayed on the vertical axis. II.Positive pressure is on the right of the vertical axis III.With ventilator inspiration,the graph moves from zero upward and to the right

The respiratory care practitioner is unable to determine by watching the chest if a patient has spontaneous breath efforts.On the graphic display,the practitioner can note that ___________________

The practitioner states to the nurse that she is concerned about "beaking." The practitioner is referring to

Wave form graphically displays which of the following? I.Arterial blood gas values II.Gas flowrates III.Inspiratory and expiratory volumes IV.Airway pressures

Wave forms description of rectangular,accelerating,decelerating,sinusoidal and oscillating is associated with ________________

A mechanical breath that rises and then remains at the same cmH₂O pressure for the same length of time is which type of mechanical breath?

An asthmatic patient has been placed on a mechanical ventilator.The ventilating pressures have increased and wheezes are heard on auscultation over both lung fields.How can the practitioner assess improvement from aerosolized bronchodilator therapy?

Which of the following wave form would be most useful in assessing lung compliance?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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