Author Question: The Bunnell Life Pulse High Frequency Jet Ventilator creates high-frequency jet ventilation by using ... (Read 66 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The Bunnell Life Pulse High Frequency Jet Ventilator creates high-frequency jet ventilation by using which of the following mechanisms?

a. Rotary piston c. Spinning ball
b. Pinch valve d. Flow interrupter

Question 2

Which operating mode on the Drger Babylog 8000 allows the clinician to adjust the flow during the expiratory phase to match the patient's needs during mandatory and spontaneous breaths?

a. Assist/control
b. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
c. Variable inspiratory, variable expiratory
d. Continuous positive airway pressure

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An electromagnetic solenoid activates the pinch valve, which breaks the flow of pressurized gas into small bursts with the pinch-and-release action of the silicone tube of the patient breathing circuit.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The variable inspiratory, variable expiratory operating mode allows the clinician to adjust the flow during the expiratory phase to match the patient's needs during mandatory and spontaneous breaths.