Which of the following is the primary reason that patients poorly interact with the ventilator?
a. Mode of mechanical ventilation selected
b. Change in their clinical status
c. FiO2 setting
d. PEEP setting
ANS: B
One of the primary reasons that patients poorly interact with the mechanical ventilator is a change in their clinical status. Excessive secretions, bronchospasm, and agitation are the most common and regularly seen causes of poor patient-ventilator interaction and issues that should be assessed at every patient-ventilator assessment.
You might also like to view...
A patient presents with neutrophilia of 40 ? 109/L with many circulating immature cells. The blood contains many bands, metamyelocytes, myelocytes, promyelocytes, and a rare blast
No nucleated erythrocytes are present. What disease state is most likely with these results? a. Leukoerythroblastosis b. Hypersensitivity reaction c. Tissue damage from burns d. Neutrophilic leukemoid reaction
The standardized coding system that is used primarily to identify products, supplies, and services (e.g., ambulance and DME) is known as Level II HCPCS.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
____ violence has been defined as "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, exerted by or against children, adolescents or young adults ages ten-to-nineteen which results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation."
A. Youth B. Intimate partner C. Domestic D. Adult
An educated patient is more inclined to understand and accept dental treatment plans and embrace suggestions for oral health promotion and disease prevention
Indicate whether the statement is true or false