Ventilation vs diffusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Initial VT and Rate correct answer: VT 6-8 mL/ Kg Rate 8-12 bpm Tidal volume for a patient with ARDS correct answer: 4-6 ml/kg Tidal volume for asthmatics correct answer: 4 ml/kg ARDS P: F ratio correct answer: <200 ALI P:F ratio correct answer: <300 Function of inspiratory hold correct answer: 1. Improve oxygenation 2. Prevent atelectasis 3. Increase diffusion of gases 4. Increase mean intrathoracic pressure Risk of inspiratory hold correct answer: Cardiovasc...

Pulmonar Disease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled ...

Pulmonar Disease - Answer *classified into 2 broad categories -restrictive vs obstructive - infectious vs non-infectious Restrictive disorders - Answer *unable to breath air in * these ppl have low lung volumes on PFTs *lung volumes are the amount of air the lungs contain at a given time during ventilation. *Examples= aspirations, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and pulmonar edema Obstructive disorders - Answer *unable to exhale the air that has been inhaled ...

NCC EFM Practice Questions and Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED) What are some important factors (risks) to consider when evaluating a fetal heart rate strip? - --*PNLs* (abnormal?) --weight gain/loss --Maternal age --*Gestational age* --*MATERNAL vital signs* --*Membrane status* --*Cervical exam* What are the easiest ways for assessment of maternal oxygenation status? - *Pulse Ox* (& other vital signs, RR) *Blood gas* (if indicated, asthma exacerbation) *Lung soungs* (pneumoni...

What are some important factors (risks) to consider when evaluating a fetal heart rate strip? - --*PNLs* (abnormal?) --weight gain/loss --Maternal age --*Gestational age* --*MATERNAL vital signs* --*Membrane status* --*Cervical exam* What are the easiest ways for assessment of maternal oxygenation status? - *Pulse Ox* (& other vital signs, RR) *Blood gas* (if indicated, asthma exacerbation) *Lung soungs* (pneumonia, pulmonary edema?) What effect can *HTN/Preeclampsia* have on the Pla...

Critical Care Transport/Flight Paramedic Exam Questions and Answers Sickled cells - Answer- Red blood cells that are less deformable and do not pass through microcirculation as easily, cause an increase in blood viscosity, and are sequestered and destroyed by the liver and spleen Acute chest syndrome - Answer- Condition that accounts for 25% of premature deaths in patients with sickle cell disease; the leading cause of hospitalization and death of sickle cell patients; symptoms include fe...

NSCA CPT Study Guide With Latest Solutions 100% Verified Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - answer- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 days) of moderate intensity - 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - answer- At least 2 days per week for 45-60 minutes - 3 sets of 12-15 reps - 30 second rest intervals between sets - 7-9 exercises How to measure intensity - answerHR, METS or VO2 max Average VO2 max fo...

NSCA CPT Study Guide With Latest Solutions 100% Verified Basic prescription guidelines for aerobic training - answer- 150 minutes per week (30 minutes a day, 5 days) of moderate intensity - 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity Basic prescription guidelines for resistance training - answer- At least 2 days per week for 45-60 minutes - 3 sets of 12-15 reps - 30 second rest intervals between sets - 7-9 exercises How to measure intensity - answerHR, METS or VO2 max Average VO2 max fo...

TMC 9th Edition Bank NBRC 460 Q&A 2023 update TMC 9th Edition Bank NBRC 460 Q&A 2023 update 1. Disadvantages of noninvasive ventilation include which one of the follow- ing? A. costs more than invasive ventilation B. requires heavy patient sedation C. limits direct access to lower airway D. increases the likelihood of VAP: Disadvantages of noninvasive ventilation (NPPV) include the following: it can only be used in cooperative patients; it does not provide direct airway access (th...

TMC 9th Edition Bank NBRC 460 Q&A 2023 update TMC 9th Edition Bank NBRC 460 Q&A 2023 update 1. Disadvantages of noninvasive ventilation include which one of the follow- ing? A. costs more than invasive ventilation B. requires heavy patient sedation C. limits direct access to lower airway D. increases the likelihood of VAP: Disadvantages of noninvasive ventilation (NPPV) include the following: it can only be used in cooperative patients; it does not provide direct airway access (th...