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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient set up on pressure support ventilation (PSV) has an average minute volume of 5.8 L. What should the low exhaled minute volume alarm be set at?
 
  a. 5 L
  b. 4 L
  c. 3 L
  d. 2 L

Question 2

The respiratory therapist in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to a patient's room because the ventilator is alarming. The most appropriate immediate action is which of the following?
 
  a. Replace the ventilator immediately.
  b. Silence the alarms and call for help.
  c. Ensure the patient is being ventilated.
  d. Troubleshoot the alarm settings.


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Zack0mack0101@yahoo.com

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

ANS: A
The low exhaled minute volume alarm should be set between 10 and 15 below the average minute volume.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When a ventilator alarm rings, the respiratory therapist (RT) must first ensure that the patient is being ventilated. If the RT doubts this, the patient should be disconnected from the ventilator and ventilated using a manual resuscitation bag. The RT should silence the alarms at that time and call for help.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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