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A pt with CHF is being mechanically ventilated.  The patient’s current PaCO2=28, and the vent rate is set to 15.  The desired PaCO2 for this pt is 40.  What should the rate be changed to?

Which of the following are reulsts you would expect to see on spirometry for restrictive diseases? I. increased FEV1 II. increased FEV1/FVC III. increased RV IV. decreased FVC

You have obtained the following values from a mechanically ventilated pt in the VC A/C mode with a VT of 550 mL, a rate of 18, and a FiO2 of 60%.  The blood gas reads as follows: pH 7.38 PaCO2 42 PaO2 80 HCO3 24 Capnography reveals that the average expired CO2 is 31 mmHg Find the pts VD/VT ratio.  Which of the following is true regarding this value? I. this value provides an index of wasted ventilation per breath II. this value indicates that there is increased dead space III. this value indicates that there is normal dead space IV.  this value indicates that there is decreased dead space

An RT is unable to pass a 14 FR suction catheter through a 7.0 mm ID nasotracheal tube.  Repositioning the head of the patient does not allow passage of the catheter.  Which of the following should the therapist do?

A male pt that is bieng ventilated in AC VC and is 178 lbs and is 5’10” with a VT of 525 mL with a rate of 14 and 55% FiO2 and the blood gas reveals:  pH 7.29 PaCo2 50 PaO2 65,  HCo3 26, what action should you take?

Which of the following is true for dead space ventilation? I. dead space is approximately 1/4 of the VT II. it is perfusion without ventilation III. it is ventilation without perfusion IV. when dead space increases, tidal volume decreases

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