Author Question: Which of the following statements is true concerning mechanical ventilation classification? a. ... (Read 41 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following statements is true concerning mechanical ventilation classification?

a. The names for modes of ventilation are current and accurate.
b. Mode classification should be individual-ized by manufacturers.
c. Mode classification terminology needs to be clearly defined.
d. All manufacturer mode terminology ad-heres to Chatburn's system.

Question 2

Which of the following is the technique that can actively remove gas from a ventilator circuit at the beginning of expiration?

a. Expiratory pause c. Positive end-expiratory pressure
b. Inspiratory pause d. Negative end-expiratory pressure

juicepod · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
After years of studying the engineering, clinical aspects, and resources needed to train clinicians about ventilation modes, Chatburn reached four main conclusions about ventilator modes: (1) the current names for modes of ventilation are outdated and confusing, (2) confusion about names can lead to confusion about clinical application, (3) a ventilator mode classification system should be applicable to the modes available on any ventilator, and (4) all terminology proposed for ven-tilator classification needs to be clearly defined.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
If negative pressure is applied on exhalation, the decrease in pressure draws air out of the venti-lator circuit. An expiratory pause facilitates the measurement of auto-PEEP. An inspiratory pause facilitates the calculation of static pressure and transairway pressure. Positive end-expiratory pressure is positive pressure applied on exhalation and facilitates the improvement of oxygena-tion.