Author Question: Which of the following is/are characteristics of most noninvasive ventilators? 1. Electrically ... (Read 57 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following is/are characteristics of most noninvasive ventilators? 1. Electrically powered 2. Blower driven 3. Microprocessor controlled 4. Double-circuit design

a. 1 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
d. 1 and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following ventilators is generally only used for chronic noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?

a. Critical care
b. Portable
c. Noninvasive
d. Negative pressure

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Most noninvasive ventilators are electrically powered, blower driven, and microprocessor con-trolled (Figure 49-12).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
However, portable volume ventilators are generally used only for chronic NIV.