« previous next »

Author Question: A typical mechanical insufflation-exsufflation treatment session should continue until what point? ... (Read 15 times)

kfurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 590
on: Jul 16, 2018
A typical mechanical insufflation-exsufflation treatment session should continue until what point? 1. Secretions are cleared. 2. The vital capacity (VC) returns to baseline. 3. The SpO2 returns to baseline.
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1 and 3 only

Question 2

Which of the following are potential indications for positive airway pressure therapies?
 
  1. Reduce air trapping in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  2. Help mobilize retained secretions.
  3. Prevent or reverse atelectasis.
  4. Optimize bronchodilator delivery.
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


batool

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This process is repeated five or more times until secretions are cleared and the VC and SpO2 re-turn to baseline.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Use of PAP Adjuncts to Airway Clearance Therapy. See CPG 43-3.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

kfurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 590
Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


batool

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Micro Electrical Mechanical System (MEMS) microchip Micro Electrical Mechanical System (MEMS) microchip
Nancy Rubins, Pleasure Point. Nancy Rubins, Pleasure Point.
A typical open-end wrench. Note the size difference on each end and that the head is angled 15 ... A typical open-end wrench. Note the size difference on each end and that the head is angled 15 ...
The leaky-barrel model: a settling-point model of eating and body weight homeostasis. The leaky-barrel model: a settling-point model of eating and body weight homeostasis.
Typical joint changes associated with osteoarthritis. Typical joint changes associated with osteoarthritis.
Three point charges lie on the x x axis. Charge 1 (+9.9 μC μ C ) is at the origin, ... Three point charges lie on the x x axis. Charge 1 (+9.9 μC μ C ) is at the origin, ...
Video: Passive Smoke Exposure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library