Question 1

The ability of the patient to breathe spontaneously between ventilator (mandatory) breaths best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). 
A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). D

Question 2

Which of the following are ventilator targeting schemes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure support 
B)  Set-point 
C)  Volume support 
D)  Flow 
A)  Pressure support 
B)  Set-point 
C)  Volume support 
D)  Flow B

Question 3

A form of assisted or augmented spontaneous breath where pressure is applied during inspiration best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). 
A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). C

Question 4

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset pressure and is time triggered best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV). 
C)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
D)  continuous mechanical ventilation. 
A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV). 
C)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
D)  continuous mechanical ventilation.

Question 5

A ventilator mode is best defined as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  predetermined pattern of ventilation between the patient and the ventilator. 
B)  preprogrammed setting that may be selected by the clinician. 
C)  mandatory breath sequence selected by the clinician. 
D)  spontaneous breath sequence selected by the clinician. 
A)  predetermined pattern of ventilation between the patient and the ventilator. 
B)  preprogrammed setting that may be selected by the clinician. 
C)  mandatory breath sequence selected by the clinician. 
D)  spontaneous breath sequence selected by the clinician.

Question 6

A mode of BiPAP that provides a backup rate in the absence of spontaneous breathing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure support (PS). 
B)  spontaneous. 
C)  spontaneous-timed. 
D)  assist control (A
C) . 
A)  pressure support (PS). 
B)  spontaneous. 
C)  spontaneous-timed. 
D)  assist control (A
C) .

Question 7

The application of positive airway pressure during spontaneous ventilation both during inspiration and exhalation best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  continuous spontaneous ventilation (CSV). 
A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  continuous spontaneous ventilation (CSV).

Question 8

Which of the following are spontaneous modes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV) 
B)  Pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV) 
C)  Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 
D)  Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 
A)  Volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV) 
B)  Pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV) 
C)  Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 
D)  Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)

Question 9

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a special airway or airway adapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) 
B)  High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) 
C)  High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) 
B)  High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) 
C)  High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 10

When establishing volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow rate 
B)  Rate (breaths per minute) 
C)  Inspiratory time 
D)  Pressure 
A)  Flow rate 
B)  Rate (breaths per minute) 
C)  Inspiratory time 
D)  Pressure

Question 11

Adaptive support ventilation (ASV) uses what targeting scheme?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimal 
B)  Dual 
C)  Servo 
D)  Adaptive 
A)  Optimal 
B)  Dual 
C)  Servo 
D)  Adaptive

Question 12

When establishing pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow rate 
B)  Rate (breaths per minute) 
C)  Inspiratory time 
D)  Pressure 
A)  Flow rate 
B)  Rate (breaths per minute) 
C)  Inspiratory time 
D)  Pressure

Question 13

Proportional assist ventilation (PAV) uses what targeting scheme?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set-point 
B)  Dual 
C)  Servo 
D)  Adaptive 
A)  Set-point 
B)  Dual 
C)  Servo 
D)  Adaptive

Question 14

What ventilator targeting scheme allows the ventilator to change from pressure to volume or from volume to pressure targeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure support 
B)  Set-point 
C)  Volume support 
D)  Dual 
A)  Pressure support 
B)  Set-point 
C)  Volume support 
D)  Dual

Question 15

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset volume and is time triggered best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV). 
C)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
D)  continuous mechanical ventilation. 
A)  volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV). 
B)  pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV). 
C)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
D)  continuous mechanical ventilation.

Question 16

Pressure support may be added to volume control-synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (VC-SIMV).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pressure support may be added to pressure control-synchronized mandatory ventilation (PC-SIMV).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Increased baseline pressure during mandatory (ventilator-assisted) breaths is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). 
D)  pressure support (PS). 
A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). 
D)  pressure support (PS).

Question 19

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a sliding venturi?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) 
B)  High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) 
C)  High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) 
B)  High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) 
C)  High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 20

Spontaneous ventilation without any ventilator assistance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  continuous spontaneous ventilation (CSV). 
A)  bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). 
B)  continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). 
C)  pressure support (PS). 
D)  continuous spontaneous ventilation (CSV).

The ability of the patient to breathe spontaneously between ventilator (mandatory) breaths best describes:

Which of the following are ventilator targeting schemes?

A form of assisted or augmented spontaneous breath where pressure is applied during inspiration best describes:

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset pressure and is time triggered best describes:

A ventilator mode is best defined as a:

A mode of BiPAP that provides a backup rate in the absence of spontaneous breathing is:

The application of positive airway pressure during spontaneous ventilation both during inspiration and exhalation best describes:

Which of the following are spontaneous modes?

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a special airway or airway adapter?

When establishing volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Adaptive support ventilation (ASV) uses what targeting scheme?

When establishing pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Proportional assist ventilation (PAV) uses what targeting scheme?

What ventilator targeting scheme allows the ventilator to change from pressure to volume or from volume to pressure targeting?

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset volume and is time triggered best describes:

Pressure support may be added to volume control-synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (VC-SIMV).

Pressure support may be added to pressure control-synchronized mandatory ventilation (PC-SIMV).

Increased baseline pressure during mandatory (ventilator-assisted) breaths is termed:

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a sliding venturi?

Spontaneous ventilation without any ventilator assistance is best described as:

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilation

Non-Invasive and Invasive Airway Management

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Waveform Analysis and Application

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Procedures

Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation

Medical Critical Care Issues

Traumatic Critical Care Issues

Critical Care Guidelines and Bundles

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Exam 3: Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

The ability of the patient to breathe spontaneously between ventilator (mandatory) breaths best describes:

Which of the following are ventilator targeting schemes?

A form of assisted or augmented spontaneous breath where pressure is applied during inspiration best describes:

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset pressure and is time triggered best describes:

A ventilator mode is best defined as a:

A mode of BiPAP that provides a backup rate in the absence of spontaneous breathing is:

The application of positive airway pressure during spontaneous ventilation both during inspiration and exhalation best describes:

Which of the following are spontaneous modes?

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a special airway or airway adapter?

When establishing volume control-continuous mechanical ventilation (VC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Adaptive support ventilation (ASV) uses what targeting scheme?

When establishing pressure control-continuous mechanical ventilation (PC-CMV), what control determines the length of inspiration?

Proportional assist ventilation (PAV) uses what targeting scheme?

What ventilator targeting scheme allows the ventilator to change from pressure to volume or from volume to pressure targeting?

A ventilator mode that delivers a preset volume and is time triggered best describes:

Pressure support may be added to volume control-synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (VC-SIMV).

Pressure support may be added to pressure control-synchronized mandatory ventilation (PC-SIMV).

Increased baseline pressure during mandatory (ventilator-assisted) breaths is termed:

Which of the following forms of high-frequency mechanical ventilation requires a sliding venturi?

Spontaneous ventilation without any ventilator assistance is best described as:

Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Classification of Mechanical Ventilation

Non-Invasive and Invasive Airway Management

Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Waveform Analysis and Application

Management of Mechanical Ventilation

Critical Care Procedures

Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care

Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation

Medical Critical Care Issues

Traumatic Critical Care Issues

Critical Care Guidelines and Bundles

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