Question 1

Use of the Dräger E-4 nebulizer in the "Neo" setting will do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the base flow from 6 L/min to 11 L/min 
B)  Cause a 6% decrease in the oxygen concentration in any mode 
C)  Divert 6 L/min away from the patient circuit to the nebulizer 
D)  Decrease oxygen concentration significantly with rates greater than 12 breaths/min 
A)  Increase the base flow from 6 L/min to 11 L/min 
B)  Cause a 6% decrease in the oxygen concentration in any mode 
C)  Divert 6 L/min away from the patient circuit to the nebulizer 
D)  Decrease oxygen concentration significantly with rates greater than 12 breaths/min D

Question 2

In the neonatal option,the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator has a maximum available flow of _____ L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  28 
B)  30 
C)  33 
D)  35 
A)  28 
B)  30 
C)  33 
D)  35 C

Question 3

The range of noninvasive ventilation nasal continuous positive airway pressure on the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator is _____ cm H₂O.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 10 
B)  2 to 20 
C)  3 to 25 
D)  4 to 30 
A)  1 to 10 
B)  2 to 20 
C)  3 to 25 
D)  4 to 30 B

Question 4

What is the respiratory rate available on the CareFusion SiPAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 100 breaths/minute 
B)  1 to 125 breaths/minute 
C)  1 to 150 breaths/minute 
D)  1 to 200 breaths/minute 
A)  1 to 100 breaths/minute 
B)  1 to 125 breaths/minute 
C)  1 to 150 breaths/minute 
D)  1 to 200 breaths/minute

Question 5

When NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is activated,how much bias flow is initiated?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 L/min 
B)  4 L/min 
C)  6 L/min 
D)  8 L/min 
A)  2 L/min 
B)  4 L/min 
C)  6 L/min 
D)  8 L/min

Question 6

What range can be used for adjustment of peak flow when the CareFusion Avea is used for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 50 L/min 
B)  1 to 75 L/min 
C)  1 to 100 L/min 
D)  1 to 125 L/min 
A)  1 to 50 L/min 
B)  1 to 75 L/min 
C)  1 to 100 L/min 
D)  1 to 125 L/min

Question 7

What is the breath termination for a CareFusion V.I.P.Bird Infant-Pediatric Ventilator set to deliver pressure support at tidal volume = 250 mL and peak expiratory flow 15 L/min?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time cycle at 1 second 
B)  Time cycle at 1.25 second 
C)  Flow cycle at 1 L/min 
D)  Flow cycle at 3.75 L/min 
A)  Time cycle at 1 second 
B)  Time cycle at 1.25 second 
C)  Flow cycle at 1 L/min 
D)  Flow cycle at 3.75 L/min

Question 8

A patient who weighs 4000 g is being ventilated by using a CareFusion AVEA Ventilator.How much volume will be lost in the tubing when the pressure is set at 15 cm H₂O?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 mL 
B)  10 mL 
C)  15 mL 
D)  18 mL 
A)  8 mL 
B)  10 mL 
C)  15 mL 
D)  18 mL

Question 9

The Bunnell Life Pulse High Frequency Jet Ventilator creates high-frequency jet ventilation by using which of the following mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotary piston 
B)  Pinch valve 
C)  Spinning ball 
D)  Flow interrupter 
A)  Rotary piston 
B)  Pinch valve 
C)  Spinning ball 
D)  Flow interrupter

Question 10

When helium/oxygen (heliox)is used with the CareFusion AVEA Ventilator in the infant/pediatric modes,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hot-wire flow sensor must be used. 
B)  Heliox may not be used with this ventilator. 
C)  The ventilator's internal flow sensors can be used. 
D)  Data and graphics must be adjusted by the operator. 
A)  The hot-wire flow sensor must be used. 
B)  Heliox may not be used with this ventilator. 
C)  The ventilator's internal flow sensors can be used. 
D)  Data and graphics must be adjusted by the operator.

Question 11

When using the Dräger Evita XL,which of the following modes allow for the use of AutoFlow when the NeoFlow sensor is being used?
1)Continuous mandatory ventilation
2)Volume-assured pressure support
3)Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
4)Mandatory minute ventilation

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  1,3,and 4 
D)  1,2,3,and 4 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  1,3,and 4 
D)  1,2,3,and 4

Question 12

What is the minimum ideal body weight for ventilating an infant with a Puritan Bennett 840 with the NeoMode option?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 kg 
B)  1 kg 
C)  1.5 kg 
D)  2 kg 
A)  0.5 kg 
B)  1 kg 
C)  1.5 kg 
D)  2 kg

Question 13

When using the CareFusion V.I.P.Bird Gold Infant/Pediatric Ventilator with the infant flow sensor,the flow display comp button is pressed. The ventilator's monitor display window shows real-time inspiratory and expiratory flows of 9 L/min and 8.2 L/min.The most appropriate assist sensitivity control setting is ____ L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 
B)  0.5 
C)  0.8 
D)  1.0 
A)  0.3 
B)  0.5 
C)  0.8 
D)  1.0

Question 14

NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is essential for infants with which of the following weights?
1)3.8 kg
2)5.0 kg
3)7.6 kg
4)8.4 kg

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  2,3,and 4 
D)  1,2,3,and 4 
A)  1 only 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  2,3,and 4 
D)  1,2,3,and 4

Question 15

The purpose of the Venturi-type air amplifier on the CareFusion 3100A is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide gas for bias flow 
B)  Add gas to increase the volume delivered 
C)  Cool the electrical coil that moves the piston 
D)  Prevent the square wave driver from overheating 
A)  Provide gas for bias flow 
B)  Add gas to increase the volume delivered 
C)  Cool the electrical coil that moves the piston 
D)  Prevent the square wave driver from overheating

Question 16

The volume delivered by a time-triggered,pressure-limited,time-cycled infant ventilator depends directly on which of the following ventilator parameters?
1)Flow rate
2)Pressure limit
3)Respiratory rate
4)Inspiratory time

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  1,2,and 4 
D)  2,3,and 4 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  1,2,and 4 
D)  2,3,and 4

Question 17

The respiratory therapist has determined that a 4.0-mm internal diameter standard endotracheal tube is necessary for the patient.What is the equivalent hi-lo jet tube to be used with a Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.0-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
B)  3.5-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
C)  4.0-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
D)  4.5-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
A)  3.0-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
B)  3.5-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
C)  4.0-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube 
D)  4.5-mm internal diameter hi-lo jet tube

Question 18

At what point in the Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator,shown in the following figure,should a bacterial filter be placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

The bias flow for the CareFusion V.I.P.Gold Ventilator when the Infant "Smart" Flow Sensor is in use is ____ L/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 20

While a patient is being ventilated with NeoFlow on a Dräger E-4,an audible and visual alarm is active,and all breaths are being time-triggered. What is the most appropriate action for the respiratory therapist to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suction the endotracheal tube 
B)  Change the ventilator out 
C)  Dry out the flow sensor 
D)  Switch to AutoFlow 
A)  Suction the endotracheal tube 
B)  Change the ventilator out 
C)  Dry out the flow sensor 
D)  Switch to AutoFlow

Use of the Dräger E-4 nebulizer in the "Neo" setting will do which of the following?

In the neonatal option,the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator has a maximum available flow of _____ L/min.

The range of noninvasive ventilation nasal continuous positive airway pressure on the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator is _____ cm H₂O.

What is the respiratory rate available on the CareFusion SiPAP?

When NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is activated,how much bias flow is initiated?

What range can be used for adjustment of peak flow when the CareFusion Avea is used for pediatric patients?

What is the breath termination for a CareFusion V.I.P.Bird Infant-Pediatric Ventilator set to deliver pressure support at tidal volume = 250 mL and peak expiratory flow 15 L/min?

A patient who weighs 4000 g is being ventilated by using a CareFusion AVEA Ventilator.How much volume will be lost in the tubing when the pressure is set at 15 cm H₂O?

The Bunnell Life Pulse High Frequency Jet Ventilator creates high-frequency jet ventilation by using which of the following mechanisms?

When helium/oxygen (heliox)is used with the CareFusion AVEA Ventilator in the infant/pediatric modes,which of the following statements is true?

When using the Dräger Evita XL,which of the following modes allow for the use of AutoFlow when the NeoFlow sensor is being used? 1)Continuous mandatory ventilation 2)Volume-assured pressure support 3)Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation 4)Mandatory minute ventilation

What is the minimum ideal body weight for ventilating an infant with a Puritan Bennett 840 with the NeoMode option?

NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is essential for infants with which of the following weights? 1)3.8 kg 2)5.0 kg 3)7.6 kg 4)8.4 kg

The purpose of the Venturi-type air amplifier on the CareFusion 3100A is to do which of the following?

The volume delivered by a time-triggered,pressure-limited,time-cycled infant ventilator depends directly on which of the following ventilator parameters? 1)Flow rate 2)Pressure limit 3)Respiratory rate 4)Inspiratory time

The respiratory therapist has determined that a 4.0-mm internal diameter standard endotracheal tube is necessary for the patient.What is the equivalent hi-lo jet tube to be used with a Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator?

At what point in the Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator,shown in the following figure,should a bacterial filter be placed?

The bias flow for the CareFusion V.I.P.Gold Ventilator when the Infant "Smart" Flow Sensor is in use is ____ L/min.

While a patient is being ventilated with NeoFlow on a Dräger E-4,an audible and visual alarm is active,and all breaths are being time-triggered. What is the most appropriate action for the respiratory therapist to take?

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Exam 14: Infant and Pediatric Devices

Use of the Dräger E-4 nebulizer in the "Neo" setting will do which of the following?

In the neonatal option,the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator has a maximum available flow of _____ L/min.

The range of noninvasive ventilation nasal continuous positive airway pressure on the Maquet Servoᶦ Ventilator is _____ cm H₂O.

What is the respiratory rate available on the CareFusion SiPAP?

When NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is activated,how much bias flow is initiated?

What range can be used for adjustment of peak flow when the CareFusion Avea is used for pediatric patients?

What is the breath termination for a CareFusion V.I.P.Bird Infant-Pediatric Ventilator set to deliver pressure support at tidal volume = 250 mL and peak expiratory flow 15 L/min?

A patient who weighs 4000 g is being ventilated by using a CareFusion AVEA Ventilator.How much volume will be lost in the tubing when the pressure is set at 15 cm H₂O?

The Bunnell Life Pulse High Frequency Jet Ventilator creates high-frequency jet ventilation by using which of the following mechanisms?

When helium/oxygen (heliox)is used with the CareFusion AVEA Ventilator in the infant/pediatric modes,which of the following statements is true?

When using the Dräger Evita XL,which of the following modes allow for the use of AutoFlow when the NeoFlow sensor is being used? 1)Continuous mandatory ventilation 2)Volume-assured pressure support 3)Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation 4)Mandatory minute ventilation

What is the minimum ideal body weight for ventilating an infant with a Puritan Bennett 840 with the NeoMode option?

NeoFlow on the Dräger E-4 is essential for infants with which of the following weights? 1)3.8 kg 2)5.0 kg 3)7.6 kg 4)8.4 kg

The purpose of the Venturi-type air amplifier on the CareFusion 3100A is to do which of the following?

The volume delivered by a time-triggered,pressure-limited,time-cycled infant ventilator depends directly on which of the following ventilator parameters? 1)Flow rate 2)Pressure limit 3)Respiratory rate 4)Inspiratory time

The respiratory therapist has determined that a 4.0-mm internal diameter standard endotracheal tube is necessary for the patient.What is the equivalent hi-lo jet tube to be used with a Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator?

At what point in the Bunnell Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet Ventilator,shown in the following figure,should a bacterial filter be placed?

The bias flow for the CareFusion V.I.P.Gold Ventilator when the Infant "Smart" Flow Sensor is in use is ____ L/min.

While a patient is being ventilated with NeoFlow on a Dräger E-4,an audible and visual alarm is active,and all breaths are being time-triggered. What is the most appropriate action for the respiratory therapist to take?

Basic Physics for the Respiratory Therapist

Principles of Infection Control

Manufacture, Storage, and Transport of Medical Gases

Administering Medical Gases: Regulators, Flowmeters, and

Airway Management Devices and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Lung Expansion Therapy Devices

Assessment of Pulmonary Function

Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

Blood Gas Monitoring

Sleep Diagnostics

Introduction to Ventilators

Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices

Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices

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