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

Author Question: A physician orders intubation and mechanical ventilation in the synchronized intermittent man-datory ... (Read 65 times)

codyclark

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
on: Jul 16, 2018
A physician orders intubation and mechanical ventilation in the synchronized intermittent man-datory ventilation mode for a 160-lb adult man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following settings would you recommend?
 
  Rate VT
  a. 12 breaths/min 500 ml
  b. 15 breaths/min 550 ml
  c. 20 breaths/min 300 ml
  d. 16 breaths/min 500 ml

Question 2

A physician orders intubation and mechanical ventilation in the continuous mandatory ventilation mode for a 200-lb predicted body weight (PBW) adult man with acute asthma exacerbation.
 
  Which of the following initial ventilator settings would you recommend?
   Rate VT
  a. 12 breaths/min 550 ml
  b. 11 breaths/min 450 ml
  c. 14 breaths/min 770 ml
  d. 20 breaths/min 550 ml


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


codyclark

  • Member
  • Posts: 538
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

kalskdjl1212

  • Member
  • Posts: 353
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding. A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Scheduling appointments in a physician's office. Scheduling appointments in a physician's office.
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room. A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
The process of ventilation: inspiration and expiration. The process of ventilation: inspiration and expiration.
Other Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation Other Factors Affecting Pulmonary Ventilation
The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 ... The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 ...
Video: Polymerase chain reaction PCR - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library