This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Compared with nasal masks, full-face masks are associated with all of the following, except: a. ... (Read 147 times)

TFauchery

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 16, 2018
Compared with nasal masks, full-face masks are associated with all of the following, except:
 
  a. increase in dead space.
  b. risk of aspiration.
  c. claustrophobia.
  d. hypocapnia.

Question 2

Which of the following interfaces should be used in greater than 90 of the patients with hypoventilation?
 
  a. Full-face mask
  b. Nasal mask
  c. Nasal pillows
  d. Oral mask


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

macybarnes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Compared with nasal masks, full-face masks are associated with an increase in dead space, risk of aspiration, and claustrophobia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If the problem is ventilation, the full-face mask is the interface of choice and should be used ini-tially in greater than 90 of patients requiring noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for acute respiratory failure.


TFauchery

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

atrochim

  • Member
  • Posts: 331
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Cougar - Close-up front face Cougar - Close-up front face
Old man face Old man face
The primate skull is generalized compared to many other mammals. The primate skull is generalized compared to many other mammals.
Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is riddled with historical inaccuracies, mo Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) is riddled with historical inaccuracies, mo
Anatomy Of The Eye - The eye can be compared to a camera. Anatomy Of The Eye - The eye can be compared to a camera.
Clear the popliteal catchment area. Stand next to the recipient’s knee, and face the head of the ... Clear the popliteal catchment area. Stand next to the recipient’s knee, and face the head of the ...
Video: Structure of a Ribosome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library