Ventilation

Question 1

PRVC - pressure regulated volume control

Answer 1

machine does all the work of breathing

Question 2

PS - pressure support

Answer 2

patient does the work and the machine assists

Question 3

Tidal Volume

Answer 3

difference between volumes after a normal inhalation and exhalation (approx. 500-600 mL of air)

Question 4

Normal RR

Answer 4

12-20

Question 5

FIO2

Answer 5

% of O2 delivered

Question 6

RA is what % O2

Answer 6

21

Question 7

PEEP and what is normal

Answer 7

pressure necessary to keep alveoli open, 5 cm

Question 8

what must patients always have when traveling?

Answer 8

ambu bag and CO2 detector

Question 9

How do we treat respiratory acidosis?

Answer 9

increase RR, bicarb

Question 10

5 causes of respiratory acidosis

Answer 10

COPD, hypoventilation, obesity, sedation, paralysis

Question 11

define resp acidosis

Answer 11

pH 45, normal bicard (22-26)

Question 12

define resp alkalosis

Answer 12

pH > 7.45, CO2

Question 13

define metabolic acidosis

Answer 13

decreased pH, decreased bicarb (22-26)

Question 14

defined metabolic alkalosis

Answer 14

increased pH, increased bicarb (22-26), normal CO2

Question 15

what is a cause of respiratory alkalosis and how is it treated?

Answer 15

hyperventilation, decreases rate, depth; sedation, anxiolytic

Question 16

4 causes of metabolic acidosis

Answer 16

DKA, lactic acidosis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis

Question 17

treatment for metabolic acidosis (3)

Answer 17

bicarb infusion, treat issue, IVF

Question 18

4 causes of metabolic alkalosis

Answer 18

diuretic use, vomiting, chronic antacid use, NG suctioning