CH 9: NIV Monitoring Neo and Peds

Question 1

Which of the following demonstrates incorrect application of the pulse oximeter sensor?

Answer 1

A. Tight placement over a bony area

Question 2

The following choices are all disadvantages of a pulse oxymeter except:

Answer 2

A. Ease of use

Question 3

Which of the following measurements are obtained via transcutaneous monitoring in the neonatal and pediatric population?

Answer 3

C. PO2 and PCO2

Question 4

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of transcutaneous monitoring?

Answer 4

C. Use requires the patient to be paralyzed and sedated.

Question 5

Trending ETCO@ via capnometry enables the clinician to have a good sense of the adequacy of___ for the patient.

Answer 5

B. Ventilation

Question 6

A cleft in phase C-D of the capnogram in the figure accompanying question 7 may indicate:

Answer 6

B. That medication used to paralyze the infant is wearing off.

Question 7

What accounts for the difference between PaCO2 and EtCO2?

Answer 7

B. Dead-space ventilation

Question 8

What is the normal gradient between PaCO2 and EtCO2?

Answer 8

D. 0 to 5 mmHg

Question 9

Indirect calorimetry requires which of the following to calculate energy expenditure?

Answer 9

C. Oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide elimination.