11 Questions
Which of the following is a potential consequence of having water in the ventilator tubing?
Both A and B
What should you do to remove the water from the circuit?
Disconnect the ventilator tubing from the patient and empty the water trap collector
How can puffers be administered to someone on a ventilator?
By using a special chamber like the AeroVent®
Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory distress in children?
Nasal flaring
What does cyanosis indicate in a child with respiratory distress?
The child is not getting enough oxygen
When is mechanical ventilation used in children?
When the child's lungs are too stiff to expand fully
What is the preferred mode of ventilation in children?
Pressure control ventilation
What does a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Ventilator do?
Delivers no mandatory breaths
What does a Pressure Support (PS) Ventilator do?
Delivers a set pressure when the child breathes a breath on their own
What does a Pressure Control (PC) Ventilator do?
Delivers volume control therapy
What does a Spontaneous/Timed Out (S/T) Ventilator do?
Provides spontaneous and mandatory (timed) breaths
"Quiz: How to Remove Water from Ventilator Tubing and Prevent Infections" Test your knowledge on effectively removing water from ventilator tubing and preventing lung infections. Learn the steps to take, including hand hygiene and using a "water trap" in the circuit. Improve patient ventilation and reduce the risk of germs growing in the tubing.
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