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A 72 kg (158 lb) male is receiving mechanical ventilation after surgical repair of a hernia. the       following data is given:Mode          SIMVFiO2            0.40Vt                400 mlRate            14Total rate    22PEEP            5 cm H2OExhaled Minute vol.  8.8LPH          7.28PaCO2   55 torrPaO2     85 torrHCO3    22 mEq/LBE          -2SaO2     96%               The therapist should recommend

Which of the following do not meet the criteria for weaning a ventilated patient      

When called to the bedside by the unit physician requesting an update on your patient’s pulmonary status you notice the following data on the ventilator flow sheet.0700   Vt = 600ml   PIP 25   Plateau 200900 Vt =   600ml   PIP 28   Plateau 231100 Vt =   600ml   PIP 32   Plateau 271300 Vt =   600ml   PIP 35   Plateau 30

If cardiac output and BP are low during mechanical ventilation, the following methods may improve cardiac output and O2 transport during mechanical ventilation. True or False? 1. Reduce PEEP 2. Administering a bolus of IV fluid and/or vasopressors

The following blood gas results are obtained from a patient on volume ventilation in the SIMV modePH             7.52PaCO2      30 PaO2       132HCO3        24BE              0     Which of the following ventilator changes should the respiratory therapist make first?

I have read and understand the dates and policies set forth in the posted syllabus.

Which of the following is an early sign of hypoxemia?

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