QUESTION 2A Use the Ring Toss data to estimate p, the probability that a single ring lands on the upright bottle.  Round your answer to four decimal places.

QUESTION 2F Assume V is binomial. Compute P(V = 4).  Round your answer to three decimal places.

List the values for impending respiratory failure: (2.5 points possible) VT___________________________________ VE___________________________________ VC__________________________________ NIF_________________________________ RR__________________________________

What is the primary purpose of PEEP therapy for mechanically ventilated patients?

You are caring for a patient in the ICU when suddenly the ventilator alarms and the vent inoperative light is illuminated on the ventilator. What steps would you take?  (1.5 pts)  Troubleshoot and think through best care of your patient.

After receiving hand-off-report, you note that your mechanically ventilated patient is requiring 70% FiO2 and on a PEEP of +8, what should your recommendation be to the Physician?

The total frequency of a mechanically ventilated patient is 26/min. At this frequency, the blood gas report reveals a PaCO2 of 24 mm Hg. Calculate the respiratory frequency necessary to achieve a PaCO2 of 38 mmHg.

If an SVN or MDI is being delivered, it should be placed in the ___________ limb of the circuit?

The I:E ratio may be altered by manipulating any of the controls except:

What is the normal tidal volume range??