Ch 15 NIV and CPAP for Neo and Peds

Question 1

The most common interface used to deliver CPAP to spontaneously breathing infants is:

Answer 1

B. Nasal prongs

Question 2

Physiological effects of CPAP include the following except:

Answer 2

C. Increased mucus production

Question 3

CPAP is contraindicated in infants with which of the following congenital anomalies?

Answer 3

A. Preop congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Question 4

CPAP levels greater than 8 cm H2O are commonly associated with which of the following conditions?

Answer 4

A. Gastric distention

B. Oropharyngeal leaks

Question 5

Which of the following clinical indicators best describes methods for detecting early pneumothorax while monitoring infants receiving nasal CPAP?

Answer 5

C. An increased FiO2 over the first day of CPAP support

Question 6

The following factors are essential when constructing a B-CPAP system except:

Answer 6

A. A positive end-expiratory pressure/exhalation valve

Question 7

Early attempts to create systems to provide CPAP to spontaneously breathing infants were aimed at trying to mimic which of the folllowing important physiological factors that affect gas delivery to the lungs?

Answer 7

D. Grunting

Question 8

The most important aspect of CPAP that can impact the outcome and success of CPAP is:

Answer 8

C. Proper bedside care and level of experience of clinician using the CPAP device

Question 9

The proper arrangement for any nasal CPAP system includes all of the following except:

Answer 9

A. The hat should be loose fitting, covering the nose and extending to the base of the neck

Question 10

All of the following devices are considered acceptable for measuring and delivering nasal CPAP safely to infants except:

Answer 10

D. High-flow nasal cannula