Chapter 8 - Initial Assessment

Question 1

When we first put ETT, what should be measured in the First 30 minutes?

Answer 1

• B/S
• Vitals
• ABG
• CXR
• Vent Check

Question 2

What is the usual Tubing Compliance?

Answer 2

1.5 - 2.5 mL/cmH20

Question 3

What does Pta represent?

Answer 3

PIP - Pplat
The amount of pressure to overcome RAW
Higher difference indicates increased RAW

Question 4

When increase Airway MAP what does it lead to?

Answer 4

Leads to a Decrease in Arterial MAP

Question 5

How is a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure received?

Answer 5

By a catheter

Question 6

What causes the belly to be bigger, move diaphragm higher, and make it difficult to contract?

Answer 6

Accumulation of gas, fluid (Ascites)

Question 7

What treats Pulmonary Edema?

Answer 7

PEEP or Lasix

Question 8

What is a normal static Compliance?

Answer 8

70-100 mL/cmH20

About 50 mL/cmH20 on vent.

Question 9

What disease affect Static Compliance?

Answer 9

Pneumonia, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Edema, Pleural Effusion, Atelectasis, Air Trapping, Abdominal Distention, Hemothorax, Consolidation

Question 10

What two points does Scalar Graphics give us?

Answer 10

Time and either Pressure, Volume, or Flow

Question 11

What does the Upper and Lower inflection points indicate?

Answer 11

Upper: Alveolar overdistension
Lower: Appropriate PEEP