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cherise1989

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient is receiving continuous positive airway pressure from a freestanding, continuous-flow system. The respiratory therapist notices the pressure-release valve venting on each patient exha-lation.
 
  What action should the respiratory therapist take?
  a. Replace the continuous positive airway pressure device
  b. Decrease the flow rate
  c. Increase the pressure level
  d. Remove the pressure-release valve

Question 2

The Downs continuous positive airway pressure system uses which of the following to establish positive airway pressure?
 
  a. Weighted ball c. Spring-loaded valve
  b. Magnetic valve d. Opposing gas flow


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brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When the pressure-release valve is activated, it indicates that the threshold resistor or spring-loaded valve is jammed, and the patient's exhaled volume is not exiting through the con-tinuous positive airway pressure valve. This is not proper function and indicates that the device needs to be replaced.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Downs continuous positive airway pressure generator uses a spring-loaded valve to adjust the amount of pressure.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

peter

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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