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swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following alarm systems is needed for postacute care patients who require only in-termittent pressure-limited noninvasive positive pressure ventilation?

a. High-pressure alarm
b. Loss of power alarm
c. Low-pressure alarm
d. Low-exhaled-volume alarm

Question 2

Characteristics common to most positive pressure ventilation designed for use in the home setting include which of the following?

1. Volume cycling to end inspiration
2. High-pressure pneumatic power source
3. Backup internal power supply
4. Rotary piston drive mechanism
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
All positive pressure ventilators used in alternative settings must have an alarm to indicate loss of power (pneumatic and/or electrical).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Table 56-6 lists the essential, recommended, and optional features of positive pressure ventilators used in alternative care settings.