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

Author Question: Which of the following are potential hazards of using a heated humidifier during mechanical ... (Read 59 times)

ts19998

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are potential hazards of using a heated humidifier during mechanical ventilation?
 
  1. Aerosolization of condensate during disconnection
  2. Underhydration or impaction of secretions
  3. Hypoventilation due to increased dead space
  4. Unintended tracheal lavage from condensate
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 4 only

Question 2

A patient receiving ventilatory support is being provided with humidification using a heat and moisture exchanger (HME).
 
  A physician orders a bronchodilator drug administered through a metered dose inhaler (MDI) via the ventilator circuit. Which of the following must be performed to ensure delivery of the drug to the patient?
  a. The inspiratory flow setting of the venti-lator should be increased.
  b. The HME must be removed from the cir-cuit during MDI use.
  c. The VT setting of the ventilator should be decreased.
  d. A heated humidifier should replace the HME when using the MDI.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

joechoochoy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.


ts19998

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

cdmart10

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

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?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Major Findings of the High Scope Preschool Study High Scope participants showed better academic per Major Findings of the High Scope Preschool Study High Scope participants showed better academic per
Characteristics of a Neuron at Rest and During the Different Phases of an Action Potential Characteristics of a Neuron at Rest and During the Different Phases of an Action Potential
Phases of the myocardial action potential. Ion movements during each phase are shown. Phases of the myocardial action potential. Ion movements during each phase are shown.
The action potential. The action potential.
Movement of Sodium and Potassium Ions During the Action Potential Movement of Sodium and Potassium Ions During the Action Potential
Action Potential Summary Action Potential Summary
Video: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library