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Author Question: How much pressure and time is necessary during a lung recruitment maneuver? a. 20-35 cm H2O for ... (Read 51 times)

sjones

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How much pressure and time is necessary during a lung recruitment maneuver?
 
  a. 20-35 cm H2O for 30-40 seconds
  b. 30-40 cm H2O for 15-25 seconds
  c. 35-45 cm H2O for 40-60 seconds
  d. 40-50 cm H2O for 35-45 seconds

Question 2

The mechanical ventilator event that is considered potentially life-threatening or a level two event is which of the following?
 
  a. Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
  b. High respiratory rate
  c. Humidifier malfunction
  d. Exhalation valve failure


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Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The recruitment maneuver used to expand collapsed areas of the lung involves using a sustained high pressure of 35-45 cm H2O for 40-60 seconds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Intrinsic PEEP = level 3; High respiratory rate = level 3; Humidification malfunction = level 2; Exhalation valve failure = level 1.


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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