19 Questions
Which mode delivers a set pressure when the person breathes a breath on their own?
CPAP
What does PIP stand for?
Peak Inspiratory Pressure
What does PEEP help to prevent?
Collapse of air sacs
Which power source is built into the ventilator and used for short term emergency power?
Internal Direct Current (D/C)
Which battery should be used when using the ventilator with a wheelchair?
Another battery specifically for wheelchair use
When should the external battery be recharged?
After every use in a well ventilated area
How should the external battery be recharged?
Connect it to the charger and then plug the charger into the wall outlet
How often should the external battery be discharged and recharged?
Every month
Which of the following is a reason why mechanical ventilation may be needed?
The brain cannot send signals to the lungs to breathe
What is the difference between total support and partial support in mechanical ventilation?
Total support means the ventilator does all the breathing, while partial support means the person can breathe on their own in between breaths delivered by the ventilator
What are the most common ventilator settings?
Pressure support, PEEP pressure, FiO2
Which one of these is NOT a common name for a manual resuscitation bag?
Emergency bag
When should a manual resuscitation bag be used?
All of the above
What is the purpose of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME)?
To trap heat and moisture from exhaled air
How often should the HME be changed?
All of the above
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?
B. The ventilator circuit tubing
What is the purpose of the outlet filter in the ventilator circuit?
A. To filter gas coming from the ventilator, going into the ventilator circuit tubing
How often should the ventilator circuit, resuscitation bag, humidifier, and suction canister be cleaned?
B. Once a week
What should you do if the low pressure alarm does not sound during the 'Disconnect Test'?
C. Try another circuit or use another ventilator
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