The respiratory therapist has been called to transport a patient ...

[khang]

The respiratory therapist has been called to transport a patient from the emergency department to obtain a CT scan. Which of the following types of ventilator should the therapist chose to transport the patient?
 
  a. Electric
  b. Apneuistic
  c. Pneumatic
  d. Electronic

Question 2

During volume control ventilation, the clinician has control over which of the following? 1. Pressure waveform 2. Volume waveform 3. Flow waveform
 
  a. 1 or 2 only
  b. 2 or 3 only
  c. 2 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

[ndhahbi]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For patient transport you must use either a pneumatically powered ventilator or one that can run solely on batteries. Always take along a manually powered bag-valve mask, and for long trans-ports be sure to have backup power available (extra cylinders or batteries).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Volume can be controlled directly by the displacement of a device such as a piston or bellows. Volume can be controlled indirectly by controlling flow.

[khang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[epscape]

Excellent