Answer to Question 1
ANS: D
For homecare patients, ventilator equipment can be bought at a reasonable price; however, in many cases, families may choose to rent the ventilator because regular service, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency services are available as part of the rental contract. Unfortunately, the costs of accessory medical supplies, including items such as suction catheters, skin lotions, and absor-bent underpads, may be difficult to estimate and can significantly increase the total cost of care.
The major factor affecting the cost of home care is the need for professional or skilled care-givers. This cost depends on the availability of family members and how much they are willing and able to do. Cost also depends on patient independence and self-care abilities and the number of hours and level of care required from others.
It is important to recognize that inadequate third-party coverage for supplies and equipment, which is almost always passed on to the patient and family, must be factored into the costs of providing LTMV in the home.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Unlike nosocomial infections in the ICU setting, ventilator-associated pneumonia in VAIs often is caused by enteric gram-negative bacteria, such as Enterobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiel-la spp., and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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A surgeon holds a pacemaker next to an X-ray of a pacemaker implanted in a patient’s chest.