Absolute contraindications for using noninvasive positive ...

[bclement10]

Absolute contraindications for using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation include which of the following? 1. Hemodynamic instability 2. Uncooperative patient 3. Copious secretions 4. Need for airway protection
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

In addition to a ventilator, which of the following equipment or supplies would you recommend for a home care patient receiving long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation?
 
  1. Self-inflating bag-valve-mask
  2. Portable suction system
  3. Portable DC defibrillator
  4. Tracheal tubes and care kits
  5. Disposable circuits and catheters
  a. 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, 4, and 5 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

[nanny]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Box 56-8 lists the absolute contraindications against using noninvasive positive pressure ventila-tion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Box 56-7 lists the essential equipment and supplies needed for ventilator-dependent patients in alternative settings.

[bclement10]

Gracias!

[phuda]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it