Vent

Question 1

VC

Answer 1

TV set
RR set
pressure vary
no spont breathing

Question 2

PC

Answer 2

pressure set
vent determines inspiratory volume
improve lung compliance
no spont breathing

Question 3

AC

Answer 3

TV set
pt or vent triggers breathing
pressure set

Question 4

PPVC

Answer 4

controls pressure and volume by vent
lowest possible pressure
TV delivered at set rate

Question 5

SIMV

Answer 5

used for weaning
number of breaths in coordination with respiratory effort
used to assist pt breathing

Question 6

pressure support vent

Answer 6

small amount of pressure on inspiration
pt initiates all breath
delivers specific pressure
vent assists but pt regulates RR and TV

Question 7

VS

Answer 7

a) TV and PEEP are set

b) Pt initiates breathing

Question 8

CPAP

Answer 8

a) Continuous pressure is maintained in airways to prevent collapse
b) Pt regulates all other respiratory function

Question 9

signs of distress

Answer 9

Tachypnea > 30 RR
HR change of > 20 bpm
BP change > 20 mm Hg

Question 10

PT contra

Answer 10

a) Comatose, unresponsive, does not follow commands**
b) Severe agitation/combativeness
c) PEEP > 10cm H2O or FiO2 > 60%
d) Uncontrolled active bleeding

Question 11

prolonged vent support

Answer 11

a) Skin breakdown
b) Joint contractures
c) Deconditioning

Question 12

PT focus

Answer 12

a) AROM
b) Resistance there ex
c) Aerobic
d) Bed mob
e) Reaching w/ trunk rotation
f) Head neck there ex
g) Diaphragmic breathing