Which of the following NPPV interface problems can be alleviated by altering the patient-ventilator interface? I. rhinorrhea II. erythema III. claustrophobia IV. nasal congestion
A. I, IV only
B. II, III only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, III, IV
Question 2
The therapist is about to establish bilevel NPPV on a patient who has COPD and has a spontaneous respiratory rate of 14 breaths/minute. Which of the following initial ventilator settings are appropriate for this patient? I. Adjust the sensitivity setting to enable pressure triggering. II. Set an IPAP of 12 cm H2O and an EPAP of 6 cm H2O. III. Institute a backup respiratory rate of 16 breaths/minute. IV. Initiate a PPEP of 10 cm H2O.
A. I, II only
B. II, III only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, IV only
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