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washai

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following would you assess immediately after a patient is placed on a ventilatory support device? 1. ABGs 2. Patient's airway 3. Patient's vital signs
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What is the predicted change in tidal volume by adding 6 in of tubing to a ventilator circuit?
 
  a. Decrease of 50 to 70 ml
  b. Decrease of 30 to 50 ml
  c. Decrease of 20 to 30 ml
  d. No change


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mcni194

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

ANS: D
Initial patient evaluation should include physical assessment, assessment of ventilator settings, cardiovascular assessment, oximetry, and measurement of arterial blood gases (Box 48-12).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In general, VT reduces between 50 and 70 ml for each 6 in (15 cm) of dead space added by tub-ing in a circuit.


washai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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