What goal(s) does the practitioner hope to achieve when selecting ...

[sam.t96]

What goal(s) does the practitioner hope to achieve when selecting initial ventilatory support set-tings? 1. Optimize oxygenation. 2. Optimize ventilation. 3. Maintain acid-base balance. 4. Avoid harmful side effects.
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following is the least frequent cause of acute respiratory failure needing mechanical ventilation?
 
  a. Sepsis
  b. Postoperative respiratory failure
  c. Heart failure
  d. Aspiration

[macmac]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In the selection of initial ventilator settings, the goal is to optimize the patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance while avoiding harmful side effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The most common causes of acute respiratory failure that necessitate mechanical ventilation are listed in Table 48-1.

[sam.t96]

Thank you

[macmac]

No problemo