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Ebrown

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Which of the following clinical conditions have been identified from clinical research as predictors of the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation? I. failed extubation II. difficult intubation III. nosocomial pneumonia IV. pulmonary artery catheterization
 
  A. I only
  B. I, II only
  C. I, III only
  D. II, III, IV only

Question 2

Which of the following pathologic problems are frequently responsible for or associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation? I. pulmonary edema II. ARDS III. trauma IV. asthma
 
  A. I, IV only
  B. II, III only
  C. I, II, III only
  D. II, III, IV only


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leahchrapun

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

ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: Clinical research has identified a few predictors of the need for prolonged ventilation measured during the index hospitalization. These predictors include a witnessed aspiration event, failed extubation, nosocomial pneumonia, high acute and chronic health evaluation (APACHE II) score, advanced age, poor prior functional status, and primary disease.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: The median age of PMV patients is 65 years, and they are frequently survivors of sepsis, trauma, multiple organ failure, ALI, and ARDS.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B


Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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