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Zoey63294

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following statements are true about the use of home care ventilators for delivering noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
 
  1. They operate only with pressure triggering.
  2. They can operate on AC or DC power sources.
  3. They can have a single-limb ventilator circuit.
  4. Flow delivery pattern can be adjusted.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What strategy should be used when the patient complains of nasal congestion during the use of a nasal mask for noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
 
  a. Switch to an oral mask.
  b. Switch to a face mask.
  c. Add a heated humidifier.
  d. Reduce the inspiratory flow.


bitingbit

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

ANS: B
In some, flow delivery is limited to a sine-wave flow pattern.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The application of heated humidity relieves nasal resistance and congestion.


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