An absolute contraindication to PEEP is which of the following?

Which of the following are results you would expect to see with an obstructive diseases on spirometry? I. increased FEV1 II. increased RV III. decreased FEV1/FVC IV. decreased TLC

Most post-operative patients can be ventilated as a healthy individual and the goal is to wake from sedation and get off of the ventilator as fast as possible. 

You notice on the flow/volume loop that there is a saw tooth pattern on the expiration branch, what does this indicate to you?  

Which of the following are side effects of Heliox therapy? I. volume induced lung injury results when heliox is used with ventilator not FDA approved for it II. causes erroneous flowmeter readings when giving bronchodilator with heliox III. oxygen analyzer must be used to ensure FiO2 being delivered to patient IV.  thermal conductivity of helium can cause hypothermia for infants receiving heliox via an oxyhood

Your pt is being ventilated with a nasal mask to relieve dyspnea.  He has a long history of COPD and hypercarbia.  What is the goal of noninvasive ventilation in this setting with regard to the ABGs?

Paralytics are used to facilitate invasive procedures, to prevent movement, ensure the stability of artificial airways, and facilitate less conventional mechanical ventilation modes. 

Which of the following contribute to the difficulty of ventilating burn and smoke inhalation victims? I. pulmonary edema and airway obstruction II. muociliary action is impaired III. occlusion of smaller airways leading to atelectasis IV.  frequently develop ARDS and pneumonia V. high fluid requirements of resuscitation  

You are ventilating a 6’2″ male in the SIMV PC mode with a set PIP of 24 cmH20 giving a VT of 650 mL a set rate of 6 and a spontaneous rate of 10, FiO2 50% and PEEP of 6.  The ABG reveals:  pH 7.31  PaCO2 48  PaO2 64  HCO3 28, which of the following would be the most appropriate action at this time?

To prevent hypoxemia when suctioning a patient on a ventilator a care practitioner should do which of the following?