RCP 500| ADVANCED RESPIRATORY THERAPY test 2 with complete solutions

Which of the following would decrease chest wall compliance? correct answer: kyphoscoliosis, obesity, plueral effusion If PEEP levels are set too high, which of the following may occur? correct answer: static lung compliance will decrease, barotrauma is more likely, urinary output may decrease A drug overdose who needs to be placed on a mech. ventilation is 5'10" and weighs 170 lbs. What VT would you use? correct answer: 900 ml Which of the following would occur during pos. pressure ventilation? correct answer: mech dilation of the airways, decreased venous return, decreased urinary output, increased intrathoracic pressure Which of the following intrapulmonary shunt values indicates the potential need for PEEP therapy? correct answer: 50% Name a person and disease process that would least likely be placed on high frequency ventilation? correct answer: adult patient with emphysema Peak flow rates on adults while on mech. ventilators should be kept in what range? correct answer: 40-80 lpm You are asked to initiate mech ventilation on a 45 yo, 5'10, 190 lb male patient. Which would be most appropriate VT for this patient? correct answer: 900 ml Which of the followig indicates that a pt is NOT ready to be weaned from a mech ventilator correct answer: Respiratory acidosis abg with hypoxemia Which of the following temps would be appropriate on a heated humidified system on a mech. vent? correct answer: 33 C and 35 C Which of the following would cause an increase in PIP but not necessarily an increase in pause pressure? correct answer: bronchospasm and mucus plug A patient has been resuscitated after a massive myocardial infarction. The patient needs to be placed on a mech. ventilator. Which mode would you use? correct answer: A/C Which of the following values would most indicate that a pt should NOT be weaned from the ventilator? correct answer: oral body temp of 39.3 C Which of the following would cause the most WOB? correct answer: EPAP Volume targeted ventilation will generally