« previous next »

Author Question: If the pressure waveform of a ventilator remains the same when a patient's lung mechanics change, ... (Read 65 times)

jparksx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 16, 2018
If the pressure waveform of a ventilator remains the same when a patient's lung mechanics change, then what is the ventilator?
 
  a. Volume controller
  b. Pressure controller
  c. Time controller
  d. Flow controller

Question 2

Which of the following equations best describes the pressure (P) necessary to drive gas into the airway and inflate the lungs?
 
  a. P = (Elastance  Volume) + (Resistance  Flow)
  b. P = (Elastance  Volume) + (Resistance  Flow)
  c. P = (Volume + Compliance) + (Resistance  Flow)
  d. P = (Volume  Compliance)  (Resistance  Flow)


honnalora

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
If the ventilator controls pressure, the pressure waveform will remain consistent but volume and flow will vary with changes in respiratory system mechanics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
Lower extremity blood pressure cuff Lower extremity blood pressure cuff
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
Block Diagram of Single-stage Pressure System for Dual-Stage Pressure Production of Nitric Acid Block Diagram of Single-stage Pressure System for Dual-Stage Pressure Production of Nitric Acid
Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude.
Carbon Dioxide, Trace Gases, and Climate Change Carbon Dioxide, Trace Gases, and Climate Change
Video: Contraction cycle of a sarcomere

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library