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What are the goals of mechanical ventilation?
What are the goals of mechanical ventilation?
- Maintain alveolar ventilation, correct hypoxemia, maximize oxygen transport (correct)
- Reduce patient's heart rate and relax muscles
- Stabilize patient's oxygen saturation and reduce blood pressure
- Increase blood pressure and body temperature
Which physiological principle does a ventilator utilize when using positive pressure?
Which physiological principle does a ventilator utilize when using positive pressure?
- Maintaining a neutral gas flow
- Blowing gas into the lungs (correct)
- Alternating gas exchange without any pressure
- Drawing gas out of the lungs
Which condition is NOT part of the 73-year-old patient's medical history?
Which condition is NOT part of the 73-year-old patient's medical history?
- Hypertension
- CHF
- COPD
- Diabetes (correct)
What blood pressure was recorded for the patient on arrival?
What blood pressure was recorded for the patient on arrival?
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What is NOT an objective that students should achieve regarding mechanical ventilation?
What is NOT an objective that students should achieve regarding mechanical ventilation?
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What is the patient's oxygen saturation on 8L via nasal cannula?
What is the patient's oxygen saturation on 8L via nasal cannula?
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What is an essential role of the critical care nursing team for a patient on mechanical ventilation?
What is an essential role of the critical care nursing team for a patient on mechanical ventilation?
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What is the primary function of a mechanical ventilator?
What is the primary function of a mechanical ventilator?
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