According to the American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, which of the following are contraindications for the use of a heat moisture exchanger (HME)?
I. thick copious secretions
II. body temperature less than 30 degrees Celsius
III. spontaneous minute volumes > 10 L/min
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) I, II, and III only
D
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A) True B) False
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A. every few minutes B. only if the patients are complaining C. periodically D. after an hour
Which of the following is TRUE regarding complete airway obstruction?
A) The patient has difficulty speaking. B) The patient is coughing to try to expel the object. C) Airflow is neither felt nor heard from the nose or mouth. D) All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding acceptable fire safety?
a. Verbal safety instructions must be provided to new employees within 6 months of employment. b. A written fire protection and response plan must be in place and tested quarterly. c. Tests of fire detection equipment should be conducted yearly. d. A fire extinguisher must be located near the laboratory.