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Which mode delivers a set pressure when the person breathes a breath on their own?
Which mode delivers a set pressure when the person breathes a breath on their own?
- IMV
- CPAP (correct)
- SIMV
- AC
What does PIP stand for?
What does PIP stand for?
- Pressure Support
- Peak Inspiratory Pressure (correct)
- Positive End Expiratory Pressure
- Pressure Control
What does PEEP help to prevent?
What does PEEP help to prevent?
- Wheezing
- Collapse of air sacs (correct)
- Airway blockage
- Leak in the tubing
Which power source is built into the ventilator and used for short term emergency power?
Which power source is built into the ventilator and used for short term emergency power?
Which battery should be used when using the ventilator with a wheelchair?
Which battery should be used when using the ventilator with a wheelchair?
When should the external battery be recharged?
When should the external battery be recharged?
How should the external battery be recharged?
How should the external battery be recharged?
How often should the external battery be discharged and recharged?
How often should the external battery be discharged and recharged?
Which of the following is a reason why mechanical ventilation may be needed?
Which of the following is a reason why mechanical ventilation may be needed?
What is the difference between total support and partial support in mechanical ventilation?
What is the difference between total support and partial support in mechanical ventilation?
What are the most common ventilator settings?
What are the most common ventilator settings?
Which one of these is NOT a common name for a manual resuscitation bag?
Which one of these is NOT a common name for a manual resuscitation bag?
When should a manual resuscitation bag be used?
When should a manual resuscitation bag be used?
What is the purpose of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME)?
What is the purpose of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME)?
How often should the HME be changed?
How often should the HME be changed?
Which part of the ventilator circuit is a 6 foot hose that attaches to the exhalation port at one end and to the outlet port on the ventilator on the other end?
Which part of the ventilator circuit is a 6 foot hose that attaches to the exhalation port at one end and to the outlet port on the ventilator on the other end?
What is the purpose of the outlet filter in the ventilator circuit?
What is the purpose of the outlet filter in the ventilator circuit?
How often should the ventilator circuit, resuscitation bag, humidifier, and suction canister be cleaned?
How often should the ventilator circuit, resuscitation bag, humidifier, and suction canister be cleaned?
What should you do if the low pressure alarm does not sound during the 'Disconnect Test'?
What should you do if the low pressure alarm does not sound during the 'Disconnect Test'?
