Ventilator Operation and Alarms Quiz

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What will happen when the ventilator is connected to mains power?

  • The internal battery will discharge
  • The ventilator will stop functioning
  • The internal battery will charge (correct)
  • The ventilator will switch to using external batteries

How does the ventilator indicate the switch from mains power to internal battery?

  • Continuous beeping sound
  • Silent indication
  • Sounding an alarm (correct)
  • Flashing lights

What is the approximate battery life of the internal battery of the ventilator?

  • 12 hours
  • 1 hour
  • 24 hours
  • 8 hours (correct)

How often should the whole circuit be changed for a 'Single Leaked Circuit (wet)' at home?

<p>Every 7 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the single limb leak adapter need in a circuit?

<p>Intentional leak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many external batteries can be connected to the Astral device at most?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for changing the antibacterial filter in the Double Limb Circuit?

<p>Weekly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a weekly inspection reveals a blocked air filter, what action is advisable regarding the filter?

<p>Change it immediately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of accidental decannulation in a child with a tracheostomy, what is the immediate action recommended?

<p>Insert tracheostomy immediately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if a child with a tracheostomy has retained secretions or increased pulmonary resistance?

<p>Suction and consider nebulizers/physiotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is a leak around the tracheostomy, particularly during sleep?

<p>Reconnect loose connections and reassess (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be an appropriate immediate response in the case of machine failure in ventilation?

<p>Hand-ventilate immediately and change ventilator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should the heater wire in the humidifier chamber be replaced according to the text?

<p>Approximately every 8 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if there is too much water in the humidifier chamber according to the text?

<p>Temperature will decrease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential cause for frequent humidifier disconnections according to the text?

<p>Increased heat on reconnection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if there is a leak within the circuit from child to ventilator?

<p>Correct fault and reassess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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