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A 34 week gestation neonate is admitted with respiratory distress syndrome. He is placed on a ventilator with settings of: Mode: PC-A/C rate = 50PIP = 20 cmH2OPEEP = 3 cmH2OTi = 0.35 secondsFiO2 = 0.55ABG results:pH = 7.51PaCO2 = 30 torrPaO2 = 63 torrHCO3 = 19 The newborn is triggering at 15 above the set rate. What ventilator adjustment would be the BEST option?

It is significantly important to monitor the MAP during mechanical ventilation of the neonate. Which of the following parameters have a direct effect of increasing MAP? I. Decreasing the set rate II. Increasing Inspiratory Time III. Increasing PEEP IV. Increased flow delivery V. Increasing the FiO2 delivery

Where would be a target SpO2 range for a pre-term newborn?

After increasing the level of CPAP delivered to an infant, the therapist notices that the neonate’s PaCO2 rises and the PaO2 falls. What may have caused this situation?

Which of the following is an appropriate tidal volume for a neonate weighing 3000 grams?

Which of the following rate frequencies would define a HFV mode setting?

A second degree burn will have which of the following:I. mildly red and tender skinII. presence of blistersIII. patient will have no pain to the burn areaIV. once healing occurs, the skin can appear shinny

Which of the following drugs is administered to a Myasthenia gravis patient that will result in improvement of symptoms, thereby confirming they are in a crisis situation and aide in stabilizing the patient symptoms?

Which of the following frequently occurs with near drowning incidents?

Dry drowning victims will not have water in their lungs because of which of the following?