Question 1

Which of the following respiratory mechanics can be measured with the CareFusion AVEA?
1)Esophageal pressure measurement
2)Peak inspiratory pressure/P₁₀₀
3)Inflection point
4)Auto-PEEP

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the maximum pressure limit in the CareFusion AVEA?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 cm H₂O 
B)  90 cm H₂O 
C)  100 cm H₂O 
D)  120 cm H₂O

Question 3

Which of the following is (are)used in the measurement of tidal volume on a CareFusion AVEA ventilator?
1)Variable-orifice pneumotachometer
2)Pressure differential pneumotachometer
3)Ultrasonic flow sensor
4)Hot wire flow sensing device

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of following parameters are measured and displayed on the user interface of a Hamilton G5?
1)Auto-PEEP
2)Peak inspiratory pressure
3)Mean airway pressure
4)Expired minute volume
5)Static compliance

Accepted Answer

A)  2 and 3 
B)  1,3,and 4 
C)  1,3,4,and 5 
D)  1,2,3,4,and 5

Question 5

What is the range for trigger sensitivity on the Dräger EvitaXL?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 to 15 L/min 
B)  1.0 to 18 L/min 
C)  1.5 to 25 L/min 
D)  2.0 to 30 L/min

Question 6

When proportional assist ventilation is used on the Covidien PB 840,what percentage of support is available?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 50% 
B)  5% to 60% 
C)  10% to 70% 
D)  10% to 80%

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes the use of adaptive pressure ventilation on the Hamilton G5?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of pressure support is directly proportional to the peak inspiratory pressure. 
B)  The rise time is adjusted automatically to optimize volume delivery. 
C)  Volume targeting is provided with pressure-controlled ventilation. 
D)  Pressure-targeted breaths are provided to minimize risk of barotrauma.

Question 8

What modes of ventilation on the CareFusion AVEA provide apnea backup ventilation?
1)Volume assist/control
2)Volume synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
3)Airway pressure release ventilation/biphasic
4)Continuous positive airway pressure/pressure support ventilation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the application of the Open Lung Tool on the Maquet Servoᶦ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used to measure the level of the patient's work of breathing. 
B)  It is used to prevent overdistention and collapse of the alveolus. 
C)  It is used to measure the static compliance and the airway resistance. 
D)  It can be used to select the optimal minute ventilation for the patient.

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes the function of proportional assist ventilation on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)  The percentage of the work done by the patient is adjusted by the ventilator monitoring the work of breathing. 
B)  The percentage of the work done by the ventilator is automatically reduced as the compliance and resistance is improving. 
C)  The operator sets a percentage of the work of breathing that is done by the ventilator; the remainder of the work of breathing is done by the patient. 
D)  The ventilator adjusts the amount of work done by the ventilator based on continuous monitoring of the partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide and the oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter.

Question 11

What is the range for adjustment of the expiratory sensitivity on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 50% 
B)  1% to 60% 
C)  1% to 70% 
D)  1% to 80%

Question 12

What is the range for the delivered tidal volume for an adult on the Dräger EvitaXL?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 1.0 L 
B)  0 to 1.2 L 
C)  0 to 1.5 L 
D)  0 to 2.0 L

Question 13

What range of pressure can be displayed on the user interface on the Covidien PB 840?

Accepted Answer

A)  -20 to 100 cm H₂O 
B)  -20 to 130 cm H₂O 
C)  -20 to 150 cm H₂O 
D)  -20 to 180 cm H₂O

Question 14

What mixture of helium:oxygen can be administered with the CareFusion AVEA?

Accepted Answer

A)  60% helium:40% oxygen 
B)  70% helium:30% oxygen 
C)  80% helium:20% oxygen 
D)  90% helium:10% oxygen

Question 15

Which of the following is the available range for pressure support on the Maquet Servoᶦ?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to (120 cm H₂O - positive end-expiratory pressure) 
B)  0 to (100 cm H₂O - positive end-expiratory pressure) 
C)  0 to (80 cm H₂O - positive end-expiratory pressure) 
D)  0 to (60 cm H₂O - positive end-expiratory pressure)

Question 16

What mode of ventilation is used on the Dräger V500 to provide a minimum expired volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum minute volume 
B)  Augmented ventilation 
C)  Mandatory minute volume ventilation 
D)  Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation

Question 17

What is the range for the tidal volume on the Maquet Servoᶦ?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 1500 mL 
B)  100 to 1500 mL 
C)  100 to 2000 mL 
D)  100 to 2500 mL

Question 18

When an inspiratory pause is used on a Hamilton G5,what is the percentage of the cycle time it can be set for?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 50% 
B)  0 to 60% 
C)  0 to 70% 
D)  0 to 80%

Question 19

What is the available range for the respiratory rate when the Maquet Servoᶦ is used in the continuous mandatory ventilation mode?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 60 breaths/min 
B)  1 to 80 breaths/min 
C)  4 to 100 breaths/min 
D)  4 to 125 breaths/min

Question 20

Which of the following statements describes how a sigh breath is delivered on an Dräger Evita XL ventilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 100 breaths the delivered tidal volume is doubled. 
B)  The positive end-expiratory pressure level is increased to the sigh pressure for 2 consecutive breaths. 
C)  The tidal volume is increased to set sigh volume. 
D)  The sigh results in doubling the inspiratory time every 100 breaths.

Exam 13: Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices

Which of the following respiratory mechanics can be measured with the CareFusion AVEA? 1) Esophageal pressure measurement 2) Peak inspiratory pressure/P₁₀₀ 3) Inflection point 4) Auto-PEEP