Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RTH 132 Test > How Vents Work > Flashcards

How Vents Work Flashcards

1
Q

How are vents powered?

A

Gas (pneumatic)
Electric
Combined ^

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The operator sets controls using a _____?

A

Control Panel or User Interface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

“Pulls” open the lungs

A

Negative Pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

“Pushes” open the lungs

A

Positive Pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the two pneumatic circuits?

A

Internal Circuit

External Circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Single circuit or double circuit

A

Internal Circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tubing (ventilator) to patient

A

External Circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Unintelligent System

A

Open System

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Intelligent System

A

Closed System

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Explain an Unintelligent System (Open)

A

Desired parameter is set —-> [Ventilator control system] ——-> output

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Control panel is the outside surface of the ventilator. It is monitored and set by the user. Controls govern the four physical parameters

A

volume, time, pressure and flow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

reads and interprets what is set and controls the function of the drive mechanism.

A

Internal control system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What connects the vent to pts airway

A

External Circuit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Name 4 components of the External Circuit

A

Main inspiratory line
“wye” adapter to patient
Expiratory line
Expiratory valve ( internal or external)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Devices used with Patient Circuit

A 
Warm and humidify air
Temperature sensing device
An apnea or low pressure alarm
A nebulizer line
Volume measuring device
Bacteria filter
A pressure gauge - proximal
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Volume displacements designs

A

Bellows
Pistons
Flow valves
Solenoids

17
Q

powered by and electric motor

A

Piston

18
Q

Can be divided into volume controllers or flow controllers

A

Power Transmission

19
Q

Power Transmission and Conversion

A

Conversion of power source to work
Work provided by the drive mechanism
Compressors or bellows

20
Q

generate the actual force needed to deliver gas under pressure

A

Drive mechanisms

21
Q

consists of one or more valves that regulate flow to the patient

A

Output control

22
Q

Volume displacement

A

bellows

23
Q

Flow Control Valves (3)

A

Proportional solenoids
Stepper motor with valve
Digital Valve - on/off configuration

24
Q

Volume Displacement Designs

A

Proportional solenoids
Stepper motor with valve
Digital Valve - on/off configuration

25
Q

Compressors can be (4)

A

piston driven, rotary blades, moving diaphragms or bellows

26
Q

Compressors volume can be changed by

A

compressing space that will increase pressure

27
Q

Often used as the power source or for converting and transmitting a power source

A

Compressors or Blowers

28
Q

Most modern vents have what kind of valve?

A

flow control

29
Q

Flow Control Valve Design (3)

A

Proportional Solenoids
Stepper motor with valve
Digital valve, on-off configuration

RTH 132 Test (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions