Term 1 of 152
Endotracheal tube connectors connect the endotracheal tube to the breathing system. One end
of the connector connects to the endotracheal tube and this end has a diameter that depends on
the endotracheal tube size. The other end connects to the breathing system and has a [1] mm
outer diameter (British Standard).
uncuffed
check the circuit for leaks
15
True
Term 2 of 152
The black markings proximal to the cuff may be useful in:
placement to the correct depth
hyperventilation
increasing the flow from a flow meter
mechanical ventilation
Term 3 of 152
Lack of surfactant will result in atelectasis in newborns and premature infants.
True or False
True
False
,Term 4 of 152
Why would you consider placing a book on your abdomen during diaphragmatic breathing
exercises
Helps to block airflow to the lungs
Acts as a distraction to reduce anxiety during breathing
Serves as a weight to strengthen abdominal muscles
Provides an aide to determine How high you can raise the book during inspiration.
Term 5 of 152
A normal cough reflex includes which of the following phases?
To monitor cuff status and pressure.
A. Patent airway
B. Functional mucociliary escalator
C. Effective cough
A. Irritation
B. Inspiration
C. Compression
D. Expulsion
Diaphragmatic Breathing at slow to moderate flows
,Term 6 of 152
A significant Atelectasis results in which of the following.
Control regurgitation until intubation endotracheal tube was completed
A. Increased work of breathing
B. Ventilation/perfusion ratio ( V/Q) imbalances
C. Air trapping or overdistention
A. V/Q mismatch
B. lung volume loss
C. Superimposed infections
D. Hypoxemia
B. the abdomen to move out
C. pressure in the chest to decrease
Term 7 of 152
Which airway is preferred during an emergency?
Acidic
Rectal
Oral
Topical
Term 8 of 152
According to the video, the LMA is essentially mask ventilation but further down.
True
False
, Term 9 of 152
The short-term application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient
best defines which of the following?
continuous positive airway pressure
high-frequency external chest wall compression
active cycle breathing
intermittent positive-pressure breathing
Term 10 of 152
A decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration [H+] of the blood due only to a decrease in the
arterial PCO2 (hypocapnea) best describes which of the following?
Hyperventilation
Compression atelectasis
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Term 11 of 152
Which of the following patient categories are at high risk for developing atelectasis?
False
I. Those who are heavily sedated
II. Those with abdominal or thoracic pain
III. Those with neuromuscular disorder
The device meets the established standard.
A. Patients who require a high FIO2 and (peep)
B. who are at risk for lung derecruitment and for neonates
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