Author Question: What initial ventilator setting(s) would be recommended for a newborn with a CDH? 1. PEEP of 2-3 ... (Read 56 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What initial ventilator setting(s) would be recommended for a newborn with a CDH?

1. PEEP of 2-3 cm H2O
2. FIO2 of 1.0
3. Peak inspiratory pressure of 18-20 cm H2O
4. Respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min
a. 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The major pathologic and structural changes of the lungs found with kyphoscoliosis include:

1. mediastinal shift.
2. elevated diaphragms.
3. lung compression.
4. mucus accumulation.
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
All of the listed settings are appropriate. After the patient has been stabilized and arterial blood gas results have been evaluated, appropriate adjustments can be made per protocols.

Answer to Question 2

C
Pulmonary changes found in a patient with kyphoscoliosis include mediastinal shift, lung compression, mucus accumulation (and atelectasis).