Which of the following techniques are useful to avoid ...

[asd123]

Which of the following techniques are useful to avoid claustrophobia in the patient being venti-lated by face mask?
 
  1. Allow patient to hold the mask.
  2. Increase the inspiratory flow.
  3. Use sedation.
  4. Use a larger mask.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following are possible solutions to correct a large air leak during noninvasive venti-lation?
 
  1. Selecting an appropriately sized mask
  2. Applying chin straps
  3. Using a full-face mask
  4. Decreasing the inspiratory time
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 2 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[ryrychapman11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Small air leaks should be expected during noninvasive ventilation. Large air leaks should be ad-dressed immediately. Air leaks can be avoided by selecting an appropriately sized mask, chang-ing to a full-face mask, repositioning the mask, readjusting the straps and adding a forehead spacer.

[asd123]

TYSM

[upturnedfurball]

Excellent