What percentage of mechanical ventilated patients has a ...

[hbsimmons88]

What percentage of mechanical ventilated patients has a tracheostomy tube place at some point?
 
  a. 5 to 10
  b. 10 to 15
  c. 20 to 25
  d. 30 to 35

Question 2

Which of the following are specific clinical objectives of ventilatory support?
 
  a. To reverse hypoxemia
  b. To prevent or reverse atelectasis
  c. To prevent sedation and neuromuscular blockade
  d. To reverse acute respiratory acidosis
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[lgoldst9]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Approximately 5 to 10 of patients receiving mechanical ventilation have a tracheotomy per-formed at some point.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The specific clinical objectives of ventilatory support are listed in Box 48-2.

[hbsimmons88]

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[ktidd]

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