Question 1

Which of the following ventilators can be used during magnetic resonance imaging?

Accepted Answer

A)   CareFusion AVEA
B)   Covidien PB 840
C)   Maquet Servoi
D)   Hamilton G-5 C

Question 2

Which of the following on a Dräger Evita XL is considered to be a dual control mode?

Accepted Answer

A)   Continuous mandatory ventilation
B)   Autoflow
C)   Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
D)   Mandatory minute ventilation B

Question 3

What is meant by the term "proportional pressure support" on a Dräger V500?

Accepted Answer

A)   The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the patient's breathing effort.
B)   The level of pressure support is inversely proportional to the patient's inspiratory effort.
C)   The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the inspired tidal volume.
D)   The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the work of breathing. A

Question 4

What level of pressure support is available on the GE Carestation?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 30 cm H₂O
B)   0 to 40 cm H₂O
C)   0 to 50 cm H₂O
D)   0 to 60 cm H₂O

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the volume support mode on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ventilator ensures that a minimum of 80% of the set tidal volume is delivered with each breath.
B)   The ventilator delivers volume-targeted breaths with each inspiratory effort.
C)   The ventilator delivers pressure-limited breaths; the pressure is adjusted to ensure that the set tidal volume is delivered.
D)   The ventilator delivers pressure-targeted breaths, and the respiratory rate is adjusted to ensure delivery of a preset minute volume.

Question 6

What modes of ventilation on the Dräger V500 allow for the use of autoflow?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be used only in spontaneous modes of ventilation such as pressure support and continuous positive airway pressure.
B)   It can be used in pressure-targeted modes such as pressure assist control and pressure synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation.
C)   It can be used in any volume-targeted mode of ventilation, such as continuous mandatory ventilation, synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation, or mandatory minute ventilation.
D)   It can be used with any mode of ventilation.

Question 7

What range of pressure support is available on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 60 cm H₂O
B)   0 to 70 cm H₂O
C)   0 to 80 cm H₂O
D)   0 to 90 cm H₂O

Question 8

What is the range for setting the level of flow trigger on the Hamilton G5?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.1 to 10 L/min
B)   0.1 to 15 L/min
C)   0.1 to 20 L/min
D)   0.1 to 25 L/min

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes automode on the Maquet Servoᶦ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ventilator adjusts the delivered tidal volume based on the partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide and the oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter.
B)   The ventilator selects the optimal tidal volume and rate based on the compliance and resistance.
C)   The ventilator automatically shifts between controlled ventilation and supported or spontaneous ventilation based on the needs of the patient.
D)   The ventilator adjusts the delivered tidal volume based on the measured work of breathing.

Question 10

Which of the following can be monitored with the Maquet Servoᶦ?
1)Inspiratory and expiratory resistance
2)Patient work of breathing
3)Work of breathing associated with the ventilator
4)Electrical activity of the diaphragm

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 3
B)   2 and 3
C)   1,3,and 4
D)   1,2,3,and 4

Question 11

What is the range for expiratory trigger sensitivity on the Hamilton G5?

Accepted Answer

A)   5% to 70% of peak inspiratory flow
B)   10% to 70% of peak inspiratory flow
C)   10% to 80% of peak inspiratory flow
D)   10% to 90% of peak inspiratory flow

Question 12

What tidal volume can be delivered by the GE Carestation?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 to 1200 mL
B)   10 to 1500 mL
C)   20 to 2000 mL
D)   20 to 2500 mL

Question 13

Which of the following can be monitored with the Covidien PB 840?
1)Leak flow and volume
2)Dynamic compliance and airway resistance
3)Work of breathing during proportional assist ventilation
4)Peak spontaneous flow

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 3
B)   2 and 3
C)   1,3,and 4
D)   1,2,3,and 4

Question 14

What is the range for adjustment of the inspiratory pressure on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 80 cm H₂O
B)   5 to 90 cm H₂O
C)   10 to 100 cm H₂O
D)   10 to 125 cm H₂O

Question 15

The Carefusion Avea ventilator is being used during transport; the electrical power source in the ambulance fails.How long will the internal power source allow the ventilator to function?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 10 minutes
B)   About 20 minutes
C)   About 30 minutes
D)   About 40 minutes

Question 16

What positive end-expiratory pressure levels are available on the Dräger V500?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 30 cm H₂O
B)   0 to 40 cm H₂O
C)   0 to 50 cm H₂O
D)   0 to 60 cm H₂O

Question 17

What is the available range for tidal volume when the CareFusion AVEA is used in the adult mode?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 1500 mL
B)   100 to 2000 mL
C)   100 to 2500 mL
D)   100 to 3000 mL

Question 18

At what point in the ventilatory cycle is auto-PEEP measured on a Dräger EvitaXL?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peak inspiration
B)   Inspiratory pause
C)   Mid-expiration
D)   Expiratory hold

Question 19

How long does the internal battery of the CareFusion AVEA power the ventilator and compressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 20 minutes
B)   About 30 minutes
C)   About 40 minutes
D)   About 50 minutes

Question 20

What is measured by the P₀.₀₁ on the Dräger EvitaXL?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory muscle strength
B)   Neurogenic drive
C)   Inspiratory flow rate
D)   Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure

Exam 13: Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices