A quadriplegic patient is getting ready for discharge home from ...

[jerry coleman]

A quadriplegic patient is getting ready for discharge home from an acute care hospital. He has a TT and requires mechanical ventilation around-the-clock, but does not need supplemental oxy-gen. What equipment must he have in his home?
 
  1. Transport ventilator
  2. Manual resuscitator bag
  3. E-cylinder of oxygen
  4. Ventilator circuits
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 2 and 4 only

Question 2

In-hospital evaluation of ventilator-assisted infants should be performed how often for the first 2 years of life?
 
  a. Once a month
  b. Once every 2-3 months
  c. Once every 4-6 months
  d. Once a year

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All ventilator-assisted individuals (VAIs) require a self-inflating manual resuscitator. Patients who are totally dependent on a ventilator and use a wheelchair need a transport ventilator for their wheelchair and as a backup ventilator. This patient does not require oxygen; therefore, an oxygen cylinder is not necessary. VAIs should have at least three ventilator circuits in their homes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
For the first 2 years of life, ventilator-assisted infants should be evaluated in the hospital every 2-3 months; the ventilator requirements of infants and children change because of their growth and development.

[jerry coleman]

Correct answers!

[heinisk01]

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