Which of the following groups of hospitalized infants are ...

[natalie2426]

Which of the following groups of hospitalized infants are frequently set up on apnea monitors?
 
  a. Those at risk for respiratory syncytial virus
  b. Those at risk for sudden infant death syn-drome (SIDS)
  c. Those at risk for epiglottitis
  d. Those at risk for pneumonia

Question 2

After fitting a home care patient with a CPAP nasal mask, you set the prescribed pressure and turn on the flow generator. At this point, the mask pressure reading is 0 cm H2O. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
 
  a. Patient asynchrony
  b. Too high a flow
  c. Jammed CPAP valve
  d. Large system leak

[JCABRERA33]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Hospitalized infants at risk for SIDS are frequently set up on apnea monitors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Methods used to overcome excessive drying include in-line humidifiers, room vaporizers, heat and moisture exchangers, chin straps (to decrease loss of upper airway moisture), and saline nasal sprays.

[natalie2426]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[triiciiaa]

Excellent