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swpotter12

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following processes-of-care characteristics may contribute to lowering the risk of prolonged mechanical ventilation? I. timely performance of a tracheotomy II. vigilant ECG monitoring III. spontaneous breathing trial screenings IV. ventilation with low Vts for ALI patients
 
  A. I, III only
  B. II, III only
  C. II, IV only
  D. III, IV only

Question 2

What can be done to reduce the risk of the patient developing polyneuropathy?
 
  A. providing continuous use of sedatives
  B. awakening the patient daily from sedative infusions
  C. limiting the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and corticosteroids
  D. suggesting a tracheotomy for patients requiring ventilatory support for more than 7 days


DHRUVSHAH

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
D. Correct response: Certain processes-of-care characteristics may contribute to lowering the risk of PMV. These include tight glycemic control in surgical patients, screening for and performance of spontaneous breathing trials, and the use of low tidal volumes among ALI patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: An important factor in the development of PMV is critical illness polyneuropathy. Using neuromuscular blocking agents and high-dose corticosteroids are two risk factors for polyneuropathy that need to be limited to conditions in which they are absolutely indicated.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C


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