During your patient-ventilator assessment you observe auto-triggering. Which of the following is a likely cause? I. Leaks in the circuitII. Ventilator malfunctionIII. Water in the circuitIV. Inappropriately set sensitivity

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What mode of ventilation is used where the practitioner sets the ideal body weight and the ventilator pre-determines the minute ventilation and adjust the level of support based on the patient’s ventilatory effort?  

Ariana, who is in a relationship with Luis, is frustrated because Luis never shows any emotion. He has feelings, but no words to express how he feels. Luis is experiencing:

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient receiving ventilatory support in the CMV assist-control mode at a rate of 16 and a VT of 550 ml exhibits clinical signs of air trapping. Which of the following would you recommend to correct this problem?1. Increase “E” time.2. Increase the inspiratory flow rate.3. Increase the assist-control rate.

What is the risk of setting CPAP too high?  

An unstable post code patient comes to the ER. You wish to put on  the ventilator. Which settings would you use?Patient data: 77 y/o female, 60 kg (IBW), possible COPD

A patient on CMV is becoming aware and becoming anxious causing asynchrony with the ventilator. All ventilator setting are appropriate for patient comfort. What should the respiratory care practitioner do next?  

Based on the previous question, What should the respiratory therapist do do resolve the problem?

What does c/o stand for? (answer in all lower case)