Author Question: How much pressure and time is necessary during a lung recruitment maneuver? a. 20-35 cm H2O for ... (Read 97 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

How much pressure and time is necessary during a lung recruitment maneuver?

a. 20-35 cm H2O for 30-40 seconds
b. 30-40 cm H2O for 15-25 seconds
c. 35-45 cm H2O for 40-60 seconds
d. 40-50 cm H2O for 35-45 seconds

Question 2

The mechanical ventilator event that is considered potentially life-threatening or a level two event is which of the following?

a. Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
b. High respiratory rate
c. Humidifier malfunction
d. Exhalation valve failure

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The recruitment maneuver used to expand collapsed areas of the lung involves using a sustained high pressure of 35-45 cm H2O for 40-60 seconds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Intrinsic PEEP = level 3; High respiratory rate = level 3; Humidification malfunction = level 2; Exhalation valve failure = level 1.