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deesands

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the best option for the patient in respiratory failure who continues to deteriorate 30 min after the initiation of noninvasive ventilation?
 
  a. Wait another 30 min and monitor the pa-tient.
  b. Begin continuous positive airway pressure.
  c. Intubate and begin mechanical ventilation.
  d. Ventilate the patient using a bag-valve-mask.

Question 2

Which of the following is likely to occur when decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure in the patient being ventilated using noninvasive ventilation?
 
  a. Improved PaO2
  b. Increased functional residual capacity
  c. Increased tidal volume
  d. Increased inspiratory positive airway pressure


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johnpizzaz

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

ANS: C
If the patient's vital signs and blood gas values are worsening after 30 min on optimal settings, intubation should be considered.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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