In which of the following circumstances is the Drger Evita 500V4 pressure limited?
A) volume-controlled breaths
B) when square wave flow pattern is selected
C) when the ventilator is in synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SMIV)
D) during pressure support
Question 2
A respiratory therapist is preparing a neonatal patient for a radial artery puncture. Before the puncture, she performs an Allen's Test on the patient. This is done to ensure which of the following?
A) adequate circulation in the radial artery
B) appropriate oxygen levels in the blood supply
C) no hematoma formation
D) collateral circulation
stage II pressure ulcer
Measuring Blood Pressure
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Temperature influences air pressure.
Surface winds travel at an angle across isobars, toward low pressure.
As the world’s population continues to grow, demands on limited resources for food production