Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an electrically powered ventilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird Mark 7 
B)  Percussionaire IPV 
C)  CareFusion LTV 1150 
D)  Monaghan 225/SIMV

Question 2

The variable that is controlled during the expiratory phase or expiratory time is termed the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  limit variable 
B)  baseline variable 
C)  cycle variable 
D)  conditional variable

Question 3

_______________ is defined as the time interval between the start of inspiratory flow and the beginning of expiratory flow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is defined as the time interval...

Question 4

____ is a unit of volume divided by a unit of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Pressure

Question 5

Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in the microprocessors to open and close the _______________ to mimic virtually any flow or pressure wave pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Current generation ventilators use programmed algorithms in...

Question 6

During dual control within breath modes, the ventilator switches from pressure-controlled to flow-controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Output waveforms are typically presented in the order of pressure, volume, and flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss how careful observation and assessment of waveforms during mechanical ventilation can provide useful information for the clinician.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how careful observation and assessment of...

Question 9

Flow alarms are limited to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaled minute volume 
B)  gas temperature 
C)  oxygen concentration 
D)  total ventilatory frequency

Exam 3: Classification of Mechanical Ventilators