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swpotter12

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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


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Kdiggy

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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