A patient is on VC-CMV with a VT of 450 mL. The patient has frequent fluctuations in RAW as a result of secretions and bronchospasm. The high-pressure alarm is frequently activated. The physician is concerned about the risk of overdistension and a tension pneumothorax. What is the most appropriate recommendation?

Walk me through the steps for ventilator troubleshooting when it comes to one of the following common alarm situations: 1) Low-Pressure Alarm, 2) High-Pressure Alarm,   3) Low PEEP, or 4) Apnea Alarm.

While on PC-CMV, a patient’s CS increases from 15 mL/cmH2O to 50 mL/cmH2O. Which of the following is mostly likely to occur? Minute ventilation will decrease Minute ventilation will increase PIP will decrease                                      PIP will increase                                        VT will decrease VT will increase

What are four of the most common patient related ventilatory asynchrony issues?

In reference to NIV and the administration of aerosolized medication: if the leak port is in the circuit, where is the best placement for the nebulizer?

List the 6 primary SBT/Weaning parameters and their acceptable value that you collect as a Respiratory Therapist. Which parameter is an immediate absolute contraindication to extubation?

A 5’9 male is placed on the following ventilator settings: VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cmH2O   f 15 BPM   Ti 0.6 seconds   FiO2 0.4   One hour later, the ABG results are as follows: pH 7.25   PaCO2 52 mmHg   PaO2 170 mmHg   HCO3- 23 mEq/L    Without changing the mode of ventilation, provide 3 appropriate recommendations to improve the patient’s ABG

What are the advantages and disadvantages of VC?

Still, in reference to the previous question (#15) – what other changes are also necessary? Why?

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