Question 1

The low-priority alarms on the BiPAP Synchrony include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low battery 
B)  Patient disconnect 
C)  Battery voltage too high 
D)  Momentary loss of power 
A)  Low battery 
B)  Patient disconnect 
C)  Battery voltage too high 
D)  Momentary loss of power

Question 2

Which of the following situations is most likely to activate the occlusion alarm on the Newport Medical Instruments HT50 ventilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased airway resistance 
B)  Secretions in the patient circuit 
C)  Water in the proximal sensor line 
D)  Patient biting the endotracheal tube 
A)  Increased airway resistance 
B)  Secretions in the patient circuit 
C)  Water in the proximal sensor line 
D)  Patient biting the endotracheal tube

Question 3

Which of the following interfaces is (are)used in the application of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation?
1)Nasal mask
2)Nasal pillow
3)Oronasal mask
4)Total face mask

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What alarm(s)is (are)on the Airon pNeuton ventilator?
1)Low positive end-expiratory pressure/continuous positive airway pressure
2)Patient disconnect
3)High patient pressure
4)Low oxygen inlet pressure

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true concerning the Bio-Med Crossvent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The battery duration is 4 hours when fully charged. 
B)  None of the Crossvent models can ventilate infants. 
C)  Noninvasive ventilation is one of the modes of ventilation. 
D)  Volume- and pressure-controlled assist/control and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation are available. 
A)  The battery duration is 4 hours when fully charged. 
B)  None of the Crossvent models can ventilate infants. 
C)  Noninvasive ventilation is one of the modes of ventilation. 
D)  Volume- and pressure-controlled assist/control and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation are available.

Question 6

The default value for "Ramp Start" on the Respironics BiPAP Focus is _____ cm H₂O.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 7

The apnea alarm on the Newport HT50 ventilator is triggered after how much time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operator-selected value 
B)  Ventilator set at 15 seconds 
C)  Ventilator set at 20 seconds 
D)  Ventilator set at 30 seconds 
A)  Operator-selected value 
B)  Ventilator set at 15 seconds 
C)  Ventilator set at 20 seconds 
D)  Ventilator set at 30 seconds

Question 8

During transport,an infant who is using a Bio-Med MVP-10 unit in the intermittent mandatory ventilation mode with 60% fractional inspired oxygen requires 3 L/min of oxygen and 2 L/min of air to maintain the fractional inspired oxygen and desired peak pressure.An E cylinder with 2200 pounds per square inch gauge of oxygen would last _____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  88.8 
B)  155.5 
C)  207.3 
D)  314.3 
A)  88.8 
B)  155.5 
C)  207.3 
D)  314.3

Question 9

Pressure plateau ventilation on the Impact Uni-Vent Eagle 754 is most similar to which of the following modes of ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Airway pressure release ventilation 
B)  Pressure-regulated volume control 
C)  Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation 
D)  DuoPAP 
A)  Airway pressure release ventilation 
B)  Pressure-regulated volume control 
C)  Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation 
D)  DuoPAP

Question 10

Increasing the amplitude control on the Percussionaire Bronchotron TXP Ventilator would:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the fractional inspired oxygen 
B)  Decrease the frequency 
C)  Increase carbon dioxide removal 
D)  Increase air entrainment 
A)  Increase the fractional inspired oxygen 
B)  Decrease the frequency 
C)  Increase carbon dioxide removal 
D)  Increase air entrainment

Question 11

The alarm sound on the Pulmonetic Systems LTV 1000 ventilator is generated out of which of the following structures in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (3) 
D)  (4) 
A)  (1) 
B)  (2) 
C)  (3) 
D)  (4)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true concerning the antiasphyxia valve of the Uni-Vent 750?

Accepted Answer

A)  The valve opens with a -1 cm H₂O pressure. 
B)  The valve opens in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode for spontaneous breathing. 
C)  The valve can open in the control mode for spontaneous breathing. 
D)  The valve functions as the ventilator's demand valve for breath triggering. 
A)  The valve opens with a -1 cm H₂O pressure. 
B)  The valve opens in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode for spontaneous breathing. 
C)  The valve can open in the control mode for spontaneous breathing. 
D)  The valve functions as the ventilator's demand valve for breath triggering.

The low-priority alarms on the BiPAP Synchrony include which of the following?

Which of the following situations is most likely to activate the occlusion alarm on the Newport Medical Instruments HT50 ventilator?

Which of the following interfaces is (are)used in the application of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation? 1)Nasal mask 2)Nasal pillow 3)Oronasal mask 4)Total face mask

What alarm(s)is (are)on the Airon pNeuton ventilator? 1)Low positive end-expiratory pressure/continuous positive airway pressure 2)Patient disconnect 3)High patient pressure 4)Low oxygen inlet pressure

Which of the following statements is true concerning the Bio-Med Crossvent?

The default value for "Ramp Start" on the Respironics BiPAP Focus is _____ cm H₂O.

The apnea alarm on the Newport HT50 ventilator is triggered after how much time?

Pressure plateau ventilation on the Impact Uni-Vent Eagle 754 is most similar to which of the following modes of ventilation?

Increasing the amplitude control on the Percussionaire Bronchotron TXP Ventilator would:

The alarm sound on the Pulmonetic Systems LTV 1000 ventilator is generated out of which of the following structures in the figure?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the antiasphyxia valve of the Uni-Vent 750?

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Airway Management Devices and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

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Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

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Introduction to Ventilators

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Exam 15: Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices

The low-priority alarms on the BiPAP Synchrony include which of the following?

Which of the following situations is most likely to activate the occlusion alarm on the Newport Medical Instruments HT50 ventilator?

Which of the following interfaces is (are)used in the application of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation? 1)Nasal mask 2)Nasal pillow 3)Oronasal mask 4)Total face mask

What alarm(s)is (are)on the Airon pNeuton ventilator? 1)Low positive end-expiratory pressure/continuous positive airway pressure 2)Patient disconnect 3)High patient pressure 4)Low oxygen inlet pressure

Which of the following statements is true concerning the Bio-Med Crossvent?

The default value for "Ramp Start" on the Respironics BiPAP Focus is _____ cm H₂O.

The apnea alarm on the Newport HT50 ventilator is triggered after how much time?

Pressure plateau ventilation on the Impact Uni-Vent Eagle 754 is most similar to which of the following modes of ventilation?

Increasing the amplitude control on the Percussionaire Bronchotron TXP Ventilator would:

The alarm sound on the Pulmonetic Systems LTV 1000 ventilator is generated out of which of the following structures in the figure?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the antiasphyxia valve of the Uni-Vent 750?

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

Infant and Pediatric Devices

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