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What role does surfactant play in the alveoli during expiration?
What role does surfactant play in the alveoli during expiration?
- Facilitates the entry of oxygen into the blood
- Promotes alveolar expansion during inspiration
- Prevents complete collapse of the alveoli (correct)
- Increases gas exchange efficiency
Positive pressure ventilation requires less air than normal breathing to achieve similar effects.
Positive pressure ventilation requires less air than normal breathing to achieve similar effects.
False (B)
What is the primary function of the diaphragm during normal ventilation?
What is the primary function of the diaphragm during normal ventilation?
To contract and create negative pressure in the chest cavity.
The process of increasing overall intrathoracic pressure is characteristic of __________ ventilation.
The process of increasing overall intrathoracic pressure is characteristic of __________ ventilation.
Match the following types of ventilation with their characteristics:
Match the following types of ventilation with their characteristics:
What may result from ventilation that inactivates pulmonary surfactant?
What may result from ventilation that inactivates pulmonary surfactant?
Cardiac output is determined only by stroke volume.
Cardiac output is determined only by stroke volume.
List one indication for artificial ventilation.
List one indication for artificial ventilation.
Ventilation that is too forceful can cause __________ distention.
Ventilation that is too forceful can cause __________ distention.
What is the general therapeutic range of pressure for CPAP?
What is the general therapeutic range of pressure for CPAP?
Patients using CPAP can never feel claustrophobic.
Patients using CPAP can never feel claustrophobic.
What should be monitored continuously when using CPAP?
What should be monitored continuously when using CPAP?
The pressure for CPAP should begin at _____ cm H2O and can be increased in steps of 2 cm H2O.
The pressure for CPAP should begin at _____ cm H2O and can be increased in steps of 2 cm H2O.
Match the following conditions with their relevance to CPAP usage:
Match the following conditions with their relevance to CPAP usage:
Which of the following complications can arise from high volume pressure during CPAP therapy?
Which of the following complications can arise from high volume pressure during CPAP therapy?
Which of the following is a neuromuscular problem that can affect respiration?
Which of the following is a neuromuscular problem that can affect respiration?
Tidal volume refers to the pressure delivered to the lungs during ventilation.
Tidal volume refers to the pressure delivered to the lungs during ventilation.
Name one primary type of ventilator currently in use.
Name one primary type of ventilator currently in use.
The usual respiratory rate (RR) set on a ventilator is between _____ to _____ breaths per minute.
The usual respiratory rate (RR) set on a ventilator is between _____ to _____ breaths per minute.
Match the ventilator settings with their functions:
Match the ventilator settings with their functions:
What is the function of the I:E ratio in ventilator settings?
What is the function of the I:E ratio in ventilator settings?
PEEP refers to the fraction of inspired oxygen delivered by the ventilator.
PEEP refers to the fraction of inspired oxygen delivered by the ventilator.
What is the range of FiO2 usually set on a ventilator?
What is the range of FiO2 usually set on a ventilator?
A reduction in the ability to exchange gases can occur due to _____, among other conditions.
A reduction in the ability to exchange gases can occur due to _____, among other conditions.
What happens in a pressure-cycled ventilator?
What happens in a pressure-cycled ventilator?
What is the primary purpose of using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?
What is the primary purpose of using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?
High-frequency ventilation delivers gas at a rate of 60-100 breaths per minute.
High-frequency ventilation delivers gas at a rate of 60-100 breaths per minute.
What should be available in case the ventilator malfunctions?
What should be available in case the ventilator malfunctions?
Pressure relief valve can lead to __________.
Pressure relief valve can lead to __________.
Which of the following methods can prevent the need for intubation?
Which of the following methods can prevent the need for intubation?
The primary role of the bag-mask device is to provide continuous positive pressure.
The primary role of the bag-mask device is to provide continuous positive pressure.
What does BiPAP stand for?
What does BiPAP stand for?
CPAP consists of a flow generator that pushes positive pressure into a tube that connects to a __________.
CPAP consists of a flow generator that pushes positive pressure into a tube that connects to a __________.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What is a benefit of maintaining positive intra-alveolar pressure?
What is a benefit of maintaining positive intra-alveolar pressure?
What is the primary use of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)?
What is the primary use of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)?
Assist-Control Ventilation (A/C) is used primarily for apneic patients.
Assist-Control Ventilation (A/C) is used primarily for apneic patients.
What mode of ventilation delivers breaths synchronized with the patient's respiratory efforts?
What mode of ventilation delivers breaths synchronized with the patient's respiratory efforts?
Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is primarily used with __________ breathing patients.
Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is primarily used with __________ breathing patients.
Match the ventilation modes with their clinical uses:
Match the ventilation modes with their clinical uses:
Which mode of ventilation uses preset pressure to assist the patient's inspiratory effort?
Which mode of ventilation uses preset pressure to assist the patient's inspiratory effort?
Independent Lung Ventilation is used for patients with bilateral lung issues.
Independent Lung Ventilation is used for patients with bilateral lung issues.
What is the primary function of Control Ventilation (CV)?
What is the primary function of Control Ventilation (CV)?
The mode that provides positive pressure applied at the end of expiration is called __________.
The mode that provides positive pressure applied at the end of expiration is called __________.
Match the following ventilation modes with their characteristics:
Match the following ventilation modes with their characteristics:
Study Notes
Respiratory Mechanics and Gas Exchange
- Inspiration causes alveoli to expand, allowing air entry for gas exchange with blood through alveolar walls.
- During expiration, alveoli contract but do not fully collapse due to surfactant, which reduces surface tension.
- Ventilation can inactivate surfactant, leading to alveolar collapse and reduced gas exchange efficiency.
- Positive pressure ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, decreasing blood flow and potentially impairing cardiac output.
Types of Ventilation
- Normal ventilation relies on diaphragm contraction and creates negative pressure to draw air in.
- Positive pressure ventilation artificially forces air into the chest, requiring more air for the same effects as normal breathing.
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) delivers mechanical ventilation without the need for an artificial airway.
- Invasive Ventilation (IV) employs an artificial airway to support or replace normal respiratory function.
Indications for Artificial Ventilation
- Signs warranting intervention include altered mental status and inadequate minute volume.
- Objective of artificial ventilation: relieve symptoms, reduce work of breathing, stabilize gas exchange, enhance quality of life, and improve survival.
Categories of Pulmonary Problems
- Central nervous system issues decrease the drive to breathe (e.g., cerebrovascular accident).
- Neuromuscular disorders impair respiratory muscles (e.g., multiple sclerosis).
- Musculoskeletal/Pleural dysfunctions can hinder proper breathing (e.g., flail chest).
- Airway issues (e.g., asthma) impact airflow.
- Gas exchange reduction (e.g., pneumonia) diminishes oxygen availability.
Ventilator Settings and Functions
- Key settings include Tidal Volume, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), Mode, Rate, and Fractional Inspired Oxygen (FiO2).
- Three types of ventilators: pressure-cycled (limited by pressure), time-cycled (limited by time), and volume-cycled (limited by volume delivered).
Common Modes of Ventilation
- Control Ventilation (CV): Delivers preset breaths regardless of patient effort, used for apneic patients.
- Assist-Control Ventilation (A/C): Provides breaths in response to patient efforts but can deliver if no effort is detected.
- Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV): Allows patient-initiated breaths while providing preset ventilator breaths.
- Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV): Augments patient breaths, reducing breathing work.
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): Maintains positive airway pressure to improve oxygenation.
Use of CPAP and BiPAP
- CPAP and BiPAP help improve oxygenation, reduce breathing effort, prevent atelectasis, and facilitate medication delivery.
- CPAP devices use a flow generator to create positive pressure, keeping airways open and enhancing gas exchange.
Considerations for CPAP Use
- Contraindications include facial trauma, altered mental state, respiratory failure, and inability to tolerate masks.
- Potential side effects: pneumothorax from high pressure, hypotension, skin irritation, nasal congestion, and sore throat.
Guidelines and Monitoring
- Establish clear communication with patients to reduce anxiety and ensure understanding of the procedure.
- Begin CPAP at a therapeutic pressure range (5-10 cm H2O) and monitor oxygen levels continuously.
- Use PEEP valves to enhance expiratory pressure and optimize treatment effectiveness.
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This quiz explores the mechanics of the human respiratory system, focusing on the role of alveoli in gas exchange and the influence of surfactant. Test your knowledge on how ventilation affects pulmonary function and alveolar dynamics. Perfect for students of biology and medicine.
