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sam.t96

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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


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you


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