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saliriagwu

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In the APRV mode, which of the following is considered baseline?
 
  a. Plow
  b. Phigh
  c. Tlow
  d. Thigh

Question 2

An 835-g newborn is receiving HFOV with the following settings: MAP = 10 cm H2O; FIO2 = 0.6; frequency = 10 Hz; amplitude (P) = 20 cm H2O.
 
  The ABG values are: pH = 7.35, PaCO2 = 40 mm Hg, PaO2 = 40 mm Hg. Based on these data, which of the following is the most appropriate action?
  a. Increase the frequency.
  b. Increase the MAP.
  c. Decrease the amplitude.
  d. Decrease the bias flow.



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jesse.fleming

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the APRV mode, the Phigh is considered the baseline pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Increasing the MAP will improve the patient's oxygenation status. Oxygenation also can be al-tered by changing the FIO2.




saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!


gcook

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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