Identify which of the following medication delivery issues m…
Identify which of the following medication delivery issues must be considered for pediatric patients. Infants and children breathe at slower respiratory rates Pediatric patients have smaller airway diameter as compared to adults Nose breathing in pediatrics will filter out large particles and decrease medication delivery Patient must have the ability to follow commands and cooperate with requirements
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Based upon the information presented, which of the following statements is true concerning delivery of an aerosol treatment via small volume nebulizer? A total volume of no more than 4 ml of solution is recommended Slow inspiration improves SVN aerosol deposition When flow rate is increased to a SVN treatment time is shortened Increasing the volume of solution with diluent (saline), results in a net increase in the amount of active drug in the nebulizer
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Which of the following factors may affect tidal volume delivery during manual ventilation with a self-inflating bag? (Select all that apply.) Type of oxygen reservoir being used, bag style vs corrugated tubing Delivery being provided to mask vs. artificial airway (E.g. loss of volume around interface connection) Patient’s lung compliance, restrictive vs. obstructive disease process Use of one hand vs. two hand bag compression
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