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Which one of these is a purpose of respiratory equipment commonly used in the treatment of patients with pulmonary disease?
Which one of these is a purpose of respiratory equipment commonly used in the treatment of patients with pulmonary disease?
- To decrease airway resistance
- To improve gas exchange (correct)
- To increase lung compliance
- To reduce lung inflammation
Which one of these is a precaution for the use of respiratory equipment in the treatment of patients with pulmonary disease?
Which one of these is a precaution for the use of respiratory equipment in the treatment of patients with pulmonary disease?
- Maintaining proper equipment cleanliness
- Avoiding excessive positive pressure (correct)
- Ensuring proper humidification of inspired air
- Monitoring oxygen saturation levels
Which one of these is an associated problem of suctioning?
Which one of these is an associated problem of suctioning?
- Hypercapnia
- Hypoxemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
When is suctioning appropriate?
When is suctioning appropriate?
When is suctioning not appropriate?
When is suctioning not appropriate?
Which one of these is a pathophysiological change that occurs with obstructive diseases?
Which one of these is a pathophysiological change that occurs with obstructive diseases?
Which type of mechanical ventilation allows the patient to initiate additional spontaneous breaths that are not mechanical?
Which type of mechanical ventilation allows the patient to initiate additional spontaneous breaths that are not mechanical?
What is the purpose of PEEP in mechanical ventilation?
What is the purpose of PEEP in mechanical ventilation?
What is the main purpose of pressure support mode in mechanical ventilation?
What is the main purpose of pressure support mode in mechanical ventilation?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is usually not indicated for transfers out of bed due to the patient's medical status?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is usually not indicated for transfers out of bed due to the patient's medical status?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is possible with all types of passive ROM exercises?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is possible with all types of passive ROM exercises?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is more dependent upon the patient's tolerance to treatment and overall cardiovascular status for sitting balance and active exercises?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is more dependent upon the patient's tolerance to treatment and overall cardiovascular status for sitting balance and active exercises?
What are the criteria for receiving the Inspire device for sleep apnea?
What are the criteria for receiving the Inspire device for sleep apnea?
Which of the following is a valid scoring range for the mobility status tool in the ICU?
Which of the following is a valid scoring range for the mobility status tool in the ICU?
What is the maximum score that can be obtained with the mobility status tool in the ICU?
What is the maximum score that can be obtained with the mobility status tool in the ICU?
What is the goal for ambulation distance by ICU discharge?
What is the goal for ambulation distance by ICU discharge?
How often is physical therapy done in the ICU?
How often is physical therapy done in the ICU?
When is FIO2 increased by 20% during therapy sessions in the ICU?
When is FIO2 increased by 20% during therapy sessions in the ICU?
What is the contraindication for continuing PT/OT in the ICU based on mean arterial pressure?
What is the contraindication for continuing PT/OT in the ICU based on mean arterial pressure?
When should a therapy session be stopped in the ICU?
When should a therapy session be stopped in the ICU?
What are some outcomes associated with early ICU intervention?
What are some outcomes associated with early ICU intervention?
What is associated with lack of early ICU mobility?
What is associated with lack of early ICU mobility?
Which nerve stimulates the movement of the tongue to keep the airway open during inspiration?
Which nerve stimulates the movement of the tongue to keep the airway open during inspiration?
What is the purpose of the Passy-Muir Valve?
What is the purpose of the Passy-Muir Valve?
What are the criteria for weaning from mechanical ventilation?
What are the criteria for weaning from mechanical ventilation?
What is the purpose of the Threshold Loading Device?
What is the purpose of the Threshold Loading Device?
What is the main difference between Venoarterial (VA) and Venovenous (VV) ECMO?
What is the main difference between Venoarterial (VA) and Venovenous (VV) ECMO?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU with sepsis, multisystem failure, or prolonged mechanical ventilation who have neuromuscular dysfunction?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU with sepsis, multisystem failure, or prolonged mechanical ventilation who have neuromuscular dysfunction?
What is the indicator for skeletal muscle weakness in ICU-acquired weakness?
What is the indicator for skeletal muscle weakness in ICU-acquired weakness?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT associated with early ICU intervention?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT associated with early ICU intervention?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU who are able to ambulate more than 100 feet at the time of ICU discharge?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU who are able to ambulate more than 100 feet at the time of ICU discharge?
Which of the following outcomes is associated with lack of early ICU mobility?
Which of the following outcomes is associated with lack of early ICU mobility?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is usually not indicated for transfers out of bed due to the patient's medical status?
Which type of mechanical ventilation is usually not indicated for transfers out of bed due to the patient's medical status?
What is the purpose of the Passy-Muir Valve?
What is the purpose of the Passy-Muir Valve?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU with sepsis, multisystem failure, or prolonged mechanical ventilation who have neuromuscular dysfunction?
What is the percentage of patients in the ICU with sepsis, multisystem failure, or prolonged mechanical ventilation who have neuromuscular dysfunction?
Which nerve stimulates the movement of the tongue to keep the airway open during inspiration?
Which nerve stimulates the movement of the tongue to keep the airway open during inspiration?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation allows the patient to initiate additional mechanical breaths of set tidal volume and flow rate, used with critically ill patients with low lung compliance, and does not allow for spontaneous breathing to occur?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation allows the patient to initiate additional mechanical breaths of set tidal volume and flow rate, used with critically ill patients with low lung compliance, and does not allow for spontaneous breathing to occur?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation provides a preselected number of mechanical breaths, allows the patient to initiate additional spontaneous breaths that are not mechanical, and the minute ventilation is the sum of spontaneous and mechanical breaths?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation provides a preselected number of mechanical breaths, allows the patient to initiate additional spontaneous breaths that are not mechanical, and the minute ventilation is the sum of spontaneous and mechanical breaths?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation delivers a set pressure when the patient triggers it, and the patient effort controls respiratory rate, tidal volume, I:E ratio and minute ventilation?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation delivers a set pressure when the patient triggers it, and the patient effort controls respiratory rate, tidal volume, I:E ratio and minute ventilation?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation is characterized by a predetermined number of machine breaths, no spontaneous breathing occurs, and is used with critically ill patients with low lung compliance?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation is characterized by a predetermined number of machine breaths, no spontaneous breathing occurs, and is used with critically ill patients with low lung compliance?
Which one of these is a factor contributing to skeletal muscle weakness in ICU-Acquired Weakness?
Which one of these is a factor contributing to skeletal muscle weakness in ICU-Acquired Weakness?
Which one of these is an indicator of grip strength in ICU-Acquired Weakness?
Which one of these is an indicator of grip strength in ICU-Acquired Weakness?
Which one of these is a goal for mobilizing patients in the ICU?
Which one of these is a goal for mobilizing patients in the ICU?
Which one of these is a scoring system used to assess functional status in the ICU?
Which one of these is a scoring system used to assess functional status in the ICU?
