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Caiter2013

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Mean airway pressures can be increased by which of the following factors?
 
  1. Increasing the inspiratory time
  2. Increasing compliance
  3. Increasing level of PEEP
  4. Changing from a square to a decelerating ramp waveform
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following conditions may require higher initial respiratory rates? 1. Metabolic alkalosis 2. ARDS 3. Increased intracranial pressure 4. Metabolic acidosis
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only



lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Conditions that may necessitate a higher initial rate include ARDS, acutely increased intracranial pressure (with caution), and metabolic acidosis.



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