Author Question: To apply positive airway pressure to a manual resuscitator bag during patient transport, which of ... (Read 46 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

To apply positive airway pressure to a manual resuscitator bag during patient transport, which of the following are most appropriate?

1. Spring-loaded valve
2. Underwater seal
3. Magnetic valve
4. Weighted ball
a. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3 d. 3 and 4

Question 2

Bronchial hygiene therapy for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular at-rophy is most appropriate with which of the following?

a. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
b. Incentive spirometry
c. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation
d. Positive expiratory pressure

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The spring-loaded valve and the magnetic valve are the only valves that are able to be used dur-ing patient transport. The water column would be subject to leaks and possible breakage of the cylinder. The weighted ball must always be held upright and is impractical for transport.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The purpose of a mechanical insufflation-exsufflation device is to replace or augment cough clearance in individuals with respiratory muscle weakness or paralysis (e.g., neuromuscular dis-ease).