Question 1

What is the primary physiologic activity of inhaled nitric oxide?

Accepted Answer

A) Bronchodilation 
B) Pulmonary vasodilation 
C) Systemic vasodilation 
D) Cerebral vasodilation 
A) Bronchodilation 
B) Pulmonary vasodilation 
C) Systemic vasodilation 
D) Cerebral vasodilation

Question 2

The respiratory therapist has initiated nitric oxide for an infant with severe refractory hypoxemia.The initial dose was 20 ppm and titrated up to 30 ppm for the last 4 hours due to lack of response.However,there still is no response.What should the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase iNO to 40 ppm 
B) Increase iNO to 60 ppm 
C) Increase iNO to 80 ppm 
D) Discontinue iNO and consider a different therapeutic intervention 
A) Increase iNO to 40 ppm 
B) Increase iNO to 60 ppm 
C) Increase iNO to 80 ppm 
D) Discontinue iNO and consider a different therapeutic intervention

Question 3

A patient who has been admitted with status asthmaticus is receiving beta adrenergics every 2 hours and heliox with very limited response.What should the therapist suggest at this time?

Accepted Answer

A) Change heliox to 100% helium 
B) Administer nitrogen 
C) Administer inhaled anesthetics 
D) Add iNO 
A) Change heliox to 100% helium 
B) Administer nitrogen 
C) Administer inhaled anesthetics 
D) Add iNO

Question 4

During the administration of aerosol therapy,how does a heliox mixture compare with an air-oxygen mixture as a carrier gas?

Accepted Answer

A) Less aerosol is deposited with heliox. 
B) More aerosol is deposited with heliox. 
C) The two gas mixtures are equally efficient. 
D) Definitive data are not available. 
A) Less aerosol is deposited with heliox. 
B) More aerosol is deposited with heliox. 
C) The two gas mixtures are equally efficient. 
D) Definitive data are not available.

What is the primary physiologic activity of inhaled nitric oxide?

The respiratory therapist has initiated nitric oxide for an infant with severe refractory hypoxemia.The initial dose was 20 ppm and titrated up to 30 ppm for the last 4 hours due to lack of response.However,there still is no response.What should the therapist do?

A patient who has been admitted with status asthmaticus is receiving beta adrenergics every 2 hours and heliox with very limited response.What should the therapist suggest at this time?

During the administration of aerosol therapy,how does a heliox mixture compare with an air-oxygen mixture as a carrier gas?

Fetal Lung Development

Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation

Antenatal Assessment and High Risk Delivery

Exam and Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient

Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics

Radiographic Assessment

Bronchoscopy

Invasive Blood Gas Analysis and Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring in Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Oxygen Administration

Aerosols and Administration of Medication

Airway Clearance Techniques and Lung Volume Expansion

Airway Management

Surfactant Replacement

Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Continuous Positive Pressure of the Neonate

Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Child

Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonate and Pediatric Patient

Extracorporeal Life Support

Pharmacology

Thoracic Organ Transplantation

Neonatal Complications and Pulmonary Disorders

Congenital and Surgical Disorders That Affect Respiratory Care

Congenital Cardiac Defects

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sleep Disorders

Pediatric Airway Disorders and Pulmonary Infections

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Shock, Sepsis and Anaphylaxis

Pediatric Trauma

Disorders of the Pleura

Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders

Transport of Infants and Children

Home Care

Quality and Safety

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Exam 18: Administration of Gas Mixtures

What is the primary physiologic activity of inhaled nitric oxide?

The respiratory therapist has initiated nitric oxide for an infant with severe refractory hypoxemia.The initial dose was 20 ppm and titrated up to 30 ppm for the last 4 hours due to lack of response.However,there still is no response.What should the therapist do?

A patient who has been admitted with status asthmaticus is receiving beta adrenergics every 2 hours and heliox with very limited response.What should the therapist suggest at this time?

During the administration of aerosol therapy,how does a heliox mixture compare with an air-oxygen mixture as a carrier gas?

Fetal Lung Development

Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation

Antenatal Assessment and High Risk Delivery

Exam and Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient

Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics

Radiographic Assessment

Bronchoscopy

Invasive Blood Gas Analysis and Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring in Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Oxygen Administration

Aerosols and Administration of Medication

Airway Clearance Techniques and Lung Volume Expansion

Airway Management

Surfactant Replacement

Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Continuous Positive Pressure of the Neonate

Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Child

Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonate and Pediatric Patient

Extracorporeal Life Support

Pharmacology

Thoracic Organ Transplantation

Neonatal Complications and Pulmonary Disorders

Congenital and Surgical Disorders That Affect Respiratory Care

Congenital Cardiac Defects

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sleep Disorders

Pediatric Airway Disorders and Pulmonary Infections

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Shock, Sepsis and Anaphylaxis

Pediatric Trauma

Disorders of the Pleura

Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders

Transport of Infants and Children

Home Care

Quality and Safety

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