Question 1

Peak pressure is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest point on the flow-time display 
B) The highest point of the baseline pressure 
C) The pressure recorded at the point of no airflow 
D) The highest pressure reached during inspiration. 
A) The highest point on the flow-time display 
B) The highest point of the baseline pressure 
C) The pressure recorded at the point of no airflow 
D) The highest pressure reached during inspiration.

Question 2

The respiratory care practitioner notices the pressure vs time display rises slowly and shows a concave appearance on inspiration.The practitioner should determine whether _____________

Accepted Answer

A) excessive volume is being delivered. 
B) inspiratory hold is turned on. 
C) flow is insufficient for patient demand. 
D) the ventilator is malfunctioning. 
A) excessive volume is being delivered. 
B) inspiratory hold is turned on. 
C) flow is insufficient for patient demand. 
D) the ventilator is malfunctioning.

Question 3

The respiratory care practitioner is assessing a pressure versus volume loop and notices that it starts at zero and moves upward and to the left in a clockwise direction.Which of the following statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) This is normal for a positive pressure breath 
B) This is normal for a spontaneous breath 
C) This is abnormal.The therapist should manually ventilate the patient 
D) This occurs when there is a leak in the endotracheal tube cuff 
A) This is normal for a positive pressure breath 
B) This is normal for a spontaneous breath 
C) This is abnormal.The therapist should manually ventilate the patient 
D) This occurs when there is a leak in the endotracheal tube cuff

Question 4

Which of the following are true regarding ventilator air trapping"
I.It is also called AutoMode.
II.It is detected when expiratory flow does not return to baseline prior to next inspiration.
III.It can be reduced by allowing more expiratory time.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Static pressure is determined by which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A) Adding an inspiratory pause and stopping air flow 
B) Adding an expiratory pause and waiting for slight rise in baseline pressure 
C) Assessing pressure generated in tubing at 100-200 mL volume 
D) Dividing rate by tidal volume 
A) Adding an inspiratory pause and stopping air flow 
B) Adding an expiratory pause and waiting for slight rise in baseline pressure 
C) Assessing pressure generated in tubing at 100-200 mL volume 
D) Dividing rate by tidal volume

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

Which of the following can be assessed using the pressure-time display?
I.Patient negative pressure trigger effort
II.Peak and plateau pressure
III.Adequacy of inspiratory flow
IV.Mode of ventilation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

Which graphic displays can indicate adequacy of inspiratory flow during a ventilator inspiration and how are they used?

Accepted Answer

Adequacy of inspiratory flow during mand

Peak pressure is which of the following?

The respiratory care practitioner notices the pressure vs time display rises slowly and shows a concave appearance on inspiration.The practitioner should determine whether _____________

The respiratory care practitioner is assessing a pressure versus volume loop and notices that it starts at zero and moves upward and to the left in a clockwise direction.Which of the following statement is true?

Which of the following are true regarding ventilator air trapping" I.It is also called AutoMode. II.It is detected when expiratory flow does not return to baseline prior to next inspiration. III.It can be reduced by allowing more expiratory time.

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

Static pressure is determined by which of the following methods?

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

Which of the following can be assessed using the pressure-time display? I.Patient negative pressure trigger effort II.Peak and plateau pressure III.Adequacy of inspiratory flow IV.Mode of ventilation

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 ___________________

Which graphic displays can indicate adequacy of inspiratory flow during a ventilator inspiration and how are they used?

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

Peak pressure is which of the following?

The respiratory care practitioner notices the pressure vs time display rises slowly and shows a concave appearance on inspiration.The practitioner should determine whether _____________

The respiratory care practitioner is assessing a pressure versus volume loop and notices that it starts at zero and moves upward and to the left in a clockwise direction.Which of the following statement is true?

Which of the following are true regarding ventilator air trapping" I.It is also called AutoMode. II.It is detected when expiratory flow does not return to baseline prior to next inspiration. III.It can be reduced by allowing more expiratory time.

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

Static pressure is determined by which of the following methods?

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

Which of the following can be assessed using the pressure-time display? I.Patient negative pressure trigger effort II.Peak and plateau pressure III.Adequacy of inspiratory flow IV.Mode of ventilation

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 ___________________

Which graphic displays can indicate adequacy of inspiratory flow during a ventilator inspiration and how are they used?

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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