Question 1

What ventilator setting should be adjusted to Counteract neurogenic pulmonary edema

Accepted Answer

A) Increase positive end-expiratory pressure. 
B) Increase respiratory rate. 
C) Decrease respiratory rate. 
D) Manage operating pressures. 
A) Increase positive end-expiratory pressure. 
B) Increase respiratory rate. 
C) Decrease respiratory rate. 
D) Manage operating pressures. A

Question 2

Which of the following respiratory patterns does not suggest the presence of a traumatic brain injury

Accepted Answer

A) Tachypnea 
B) Cluster breathing 
C) Eupneic 
D) Apneustic 
E) Cheyne-Stokes 
A) Tachypnea 
B) Cluster breathing 
C) Eupneic 
D) Apneustic 
E) Cheyne-Stokes C

Question 3

What mechanical ventilation strategy should a registered respiratory therapist use when treating a patient with a traumatic brain injury

Accepted Answer

A) Normoventilation 
B) Neuromuscular blockage 
C) Hyperosmolar therapy 
D) Rapid sequence intubation intervention 
A) Normoventilation 
B) Neuromuscular blockage 
C) Hyperosmolar therapy 
D) Rapid sequence intubation intervention A

Question 4

What are some noncranial injuries that affect the respiratory system
I.Bruising of lung during blunt force trauma
II.Aspiration pneumonia
III.Decreased fluid in the parenchyma
IV.Rib fracture
V.Torn diaphragm

Accepted Answer

A)  I, III, and V 
B) I, II, and IV 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) III, IV, and V 
A)  I, III, and V 
B) I, II, and IV 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) III, IV, and V

Question 5

The interdisciplinary team should intervene as soon as a patient's intracranial pressure exceeds what level of pressure

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mm Hg 
B) 15 mm Hg 
C) 20 mm Hg 
D) 30 mm Hg 
A) 10 mm Hg 
B) 15 mm Hg 
C) 20 mm Hg 
D) 30 mm Hg

Question 6

Which of the following are patterns of primary injury for a traumatic brain injury
I.Subdural hematoma
II.Intraventricular hemorrhage
III.Intraparenchymal hemorrhage
IV.Cerebral Cortex hemorrhage
V.Epidural hematoma
VI.Skull fractures
VII.Cortex hemorrhage
VIII.Contusions

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, III, IV, V, and VI 
B) I, II, III, V, VI, and VII 
C) I, II, III, V, VI, and VIII 
D) I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII 
A) I, II, III, IV, V, and VI 
B) I, II, III, V, VI, and VII 
C) I, II, III, V, VI, and VIII 
D) I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII

Question 7

What are distinct signs of increased intracranial pressure
I.Hypertension
II.Bradycardia
III.Irregular respirations
IV.Colonic posturing
V.Contracting of limbs

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, III, and IV 
B) I, III, and V 
C) II, III, IV, and V 
D) I, II, IV, and V 
A) I, II, III, and IV 
B) I, III, and V 
C) II, III, IV, and V 
D) I, II, IV, and V

Question 8

What is Considered the most effective initial strategy to acutely decrease intracranial pressure

Accepted Answer

A) Valsalva's maneuver 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia ablation 
C) Respiratory alkalosis 
D) Metabolic acidosis 
E) Inhaled nitrous oxide 
A) Valsalva's maneuver 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia ablation 
C) Respiratory alkalosis 
D) Metabolic acidosis 
E) Inhaled nitrous oxide

Question 9

What evaluation tools are helpful in determining a long-term pulmonary strategy for patients with a spinal Cord injury
I.Modified barium swallow
II.Sleep studies
III.Abdominal binders
IV.Diaphragm pacing

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) I and II 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) II and IV 
A) I, II, and III 
B) I and II 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) II and IV

Question 10

What methods should be used to prevent aspiration in a child with a Glasgow Coma Scale sCore of 8 or less
I.Management of cerebral perfusion pressure
II.Rapid sequence intubation
III.Inhaled nitric oxide initially, followed by high positive pressure breaths to avoid aspiration
IV.Administration of benzodiazepine
V.Sellick maneuver

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and V 
B) I, II, III, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) II and V 
A) I, III, and V 
B) I, II, III, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) II and V

Question 11

Patients with neurogenic pulmonary edema follow the same clinical manifestations as aspiration pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prolonged hyperventilation can result in a rebound effect on cerebral flow when PaCO₂ is restored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the goal of neurogenic pulmonary edema management

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain oxygenation. 
B) Avoid hypocarbia. 
C) Maintain an intracranial pressure greater than 8 mm Hg. 
A) Maintain oxygenation. 
B) Avoid hypocarbia. 
C) Maintain an intracranial pressure greater than 8 mm Hg.

Question 14

Spinal Cord injuries are often deemed fatal when they occur at what specific level of the cervical vertebrae

Accepted Answer

A) C3-4-5 
B) C5-6 
C) C1-2 
D) C7-8 
A) C3-4-5 
B) C5-6 
C) C1-2 
D) C7-8

Question 15

What tool assists health-care workers to predict future reCovery of a patient with a traumatic brain injury

Accepted Answer

A) Braden scale 
B) Cushing triad 
C) Spirometry testing 
D) Glasgow Coma Scale 
E) Monro-Kellie doctrine 
A) Braden scale 
B) Cushing triad 
C) Spirometry testing 
D) Glasgow Coma Scale 
E) Monro-Kellie doctrine

Question 16

Which of the following data suggest that a child with a spinal Cord injury is ready to be weaned from mechanical ventilation
I.Maximal inspiratory pressure of -3 to -5 cm H₂O
II.Tidal volume 3-5 mL/kg
III.SpO₂ greater than 95%
IV.Exhaled CO₂ 45-55 mm Hg
V.Hemodynamic instability

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and IV 
B) I, II, and III 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V 
A) I, III, and IV 
B) I, II, and III 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V

Question 17

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is associated with what central nervous system insults
I.Traumatic brain injury
II.Intracranial tumors
III.Infection
IV.Guillain Barré syndrome
V.Myasthenia gravis
VI.Cervical spine injury

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) III, IV, and VI 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, and VI 
A) I, II, and III 
B) III, IV, and VI 
C) II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, and VI

Question 18

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is not a reversible process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the most Common acute respiratory Complication associated with a spinal Cord injury

Accepted Answer

A) Pneumonia 
B) Respiratory failure 
C) Atelectasis 
D) Pulmonary edema 
A) Pneumonia 
B) Respiratory failure 
C) Atelectasis 
D) Pulmonary edema

What ventilator setting should be adjusted to Counteract neurogenic pulmonary edema

Which of the following respiratory patterns does not suggest the presence of a traumatic brain injury

What mechanical ventilation strategy should a registered respiratory therapist use when treating a patient with a traumatic brain injury

What are some noncranial injuries that affect the respiratory system I.Bruising of lung during blunt force trauma II.Aspiration pneumonia III.Decreased fluid in the parenchyma IV.Rib fracture V.Torn diaphragm

The interdisciplinary team should intervene as soon as a patient's intracranial pressure exceeds what level of pressure

Which of the following are patterns of primary injury for a traumatic brain injury I.Subdural hematoma II.Intraventricular hemorrhage III.Intraparenchymal hemorrhage IV.Cerebral Cortex hemorrhage V.Epidural hematoma VI.Skull fractures VII.Cortex hemorrhage VIII.Contusions

What are distinct signs of increased intracranial pressure I.Hypertension II.Bradycardia III.Irregular respirations IV.Colonic posturing V.Contracting of limbs

What is Considered the most effective initial strategy to acutely decrease intracranial pressure

What evaluation tools are helpful in determining a long-term pulmonary strategy for patients with a spinal Cord injury I.Modified barium swallow II.Sleep studies III.Abdominal binders IV.Diaphragm pacing

Patients with neurogenic pulmonary edema follow the same clinical manifestations as aspiration pneumonia.

Prolonged hyperventilation can result in a rebound effect on cerebral flow when PaCO₂ is restored.

What is the goal of neurogenic pulmonary edema management

Spinal Cord injuries are often deemed fatal when they occur at what specific level of the cervical vertebrae

What tool assists health-care workers to predict future reCovery of a patient with a traumatic brain injury

Which of the following data suggest that a child with a spinal Cord injury is ready to be weaned from mechanical ventilation I.Maximal inspiratory pressure of -3 to -5 cm H₂O II.Tidal volume 3-5 mL/kg III.SpO₂ greater than 95% IV.Exhaled CO₂ 45-55 mm Hg V.Hemodynamic instability

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is associated with what central nervous system insults I.Traumatic brain injury II.Intracranial tumors III.Infection IV.Guillain Barré syndrome V.Myasthenia gravis VI.Cervical spine injury

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is not a reversible process.

What is the most Common acute respiratory Complication associated with a spinal Cord injury

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What ventilator setting should be adjusted to Counteract neurogenic pulmonary edema

Which of the following respiratory patterns does not suggest the presence of a traumatic brain injury

What mechanical ventilation strategy should a registered respiratory therapist use when treating a patient with a traumatic brain injury

What are some noncranial injuries that affect the respiratory system I.Bruising of lung during blunt force trauma II.Aspiration pneumonia III.Decreased fluid in the parenchyma IV.Rib fracture V.Torn diaphragm

The interdisciplinary team should intervene as soon as a patient's intracranial pressure exceeds what level of pressure

Which of the following are patterns of primary injury for a traumatic brain injury I.Subdural hematoma II.Intraventricular hemorrhage III.Intraparenchymal hemorrhage IV.Cerebral Cortex hemorrhage V.Epidural hematoma VI.Skull fractures VII.Cortex hemorrhage VIII.Contusions

What are distinct signs of increased intracranial pressure I.Hypertension II.Bradycardia III.Irregular respirations IV.Colonic posturing V.Contracting of limbs

What is Considered the most effective initial strategy to acutely decrease intracranial pressure

What evaluation tools are helpful in determining a long-term pulmonary strategy for patients with a spinal Cord injury I.Modified barium swallow II.Sleep studies III.Abdominal binders IV.Diaphragm pacing

Patients with neurogenic pulmonary edema follow the same clinical manifestations as aspiration pneumonia.

Prolonged hyperventilation can result in a rebound effect on cerebral flow when PaCO₂ is restored.

What is the goal of neurogenic pulmonary edema management

Spinal Cord injuries are often deemed fatal when they occur at what specific level of the cervical vertebrae

What tool assists health-care workers to predict future reCovery of a patient with a traumatic brain injury

Which of the following data suggest that a child with a spinal Cord injury is ready to be weaned from mechanical ventilation I.Maximal inspiratory pressure of -3 to -5 cm H₂O II.Tidal volume 3-5 mL/kg III.SpO₂ greater than 95% IV.Exhaled CO₂ 45-55 mm Hg V.Hemodynamic instability

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is associated with what central nervous system insults I.Traumatic brain injury II.Intracranial tumors III.Infection IV.Guillain Barré syndrome V.Myasthenia gravis VI.Cervical spine injury

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is not a reversible process.

What is the most Common acute respiratory Complication associated with a spinal Cord injury

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Acyanotic Heart Defects

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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