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azncindy619

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A pediatric patient with a 5-mm ET tube is ready to be switched to PSV. What minimum PS lev-el should be used for this patient?
 
  a. 4 cm H2O
  b. 6 cm H2O
  c. 8 cm H2O
  d. 10 cm H2O

Question 2

The pressure manometer should be placed at which point in the following CPAP system?
 
  a. Point A
  b. Point B
  c. Point C
  d. Point D


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

ANS: B
The minimum PS setting for a patient with a 5-mm ET tube is 6 cm H2O.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The manometer belongs near the nasal prongs on the expiratory side of the circuit.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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