In the APRV mode, which of the following is considered baseline? ...

[saliriagwu]

In the APRV mode, which of the following is considered baseline?
 
  a. Plow
  b. Phigh
  c. Tlow
  d. Thigh

Question 2

An 835-g newborn is receiving HFOV with the following settings: MAP = 10 cm H2O; FIO2 = 0.6; frequency = 10 Hz; amplitude (P) = 20 cm H2O.
 
  The ABG values are: pH = 7.35, PaCO2 = 40 mm Hg, PaO2 = 40 mm Hg. Based on these data, which of the following is the most appropriate action?
  a. Increase the frequency.
  b. Increase the MAP.
  c. Decrease the amplitude.
  d. Decrease the bias flow.

[jesse.fleming]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the APRV mode, the Phigh is considered the baseline pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Increasing the MAP will improve the patient's oxygenation status. Oxygenation also can be al-tered by changing the FIO2.

[saliriagwu]

Excellent

[abro1885]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it