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Which of the following modes are commonly seen on noninvasive ventilators?1. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)2. Spontaneous (pressure assist)3. Pressure assist4. Volume control

When a patient is on NIV, it is a MUST to have a BVM at bedside

What strategy should be used when the patient complains of nasal congestion during the use of a nasal mask for noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?

Which of the following are benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in postoperative major abdominal surgery?1. Lower mortality2. Lower intubation rate3. Lower incidence of pneumonia4. Lower rate of sepsis

The gradient between Ipap and Epap is called Pressure Support.

Which of the following techniques are useful to avoid claustrophobia in the patient being ventilated by face mask?1. Allow patient to hold the mask.2. Increase the inspiratory flow.3. Use sedation.4. Use a larger mask.

The use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in the long-term care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will benefit the patient in which the following ways?1. Better gas exchange.2. Improved sleep quality.3. Resetting the respiratory center to better respond to hypoxemia.4. Unloading the respiratory muscles.

Which of the following are characteristics of most noninvasive ventilators?1. Electrically powered2. Blower driven3. Microprocessor controlled4. Double-circuit design

Which of the following means ending inspiratory time based on signals?

Why should a high frequency oscillator always be plugged into a red outlet at the hospital?