NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PAEDIATRIC NURSING
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Question
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Which of the following patients would be appropriate for pressure support (PS).
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Ventilated and sedated patient that is unresponsive.
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A Gift of Hope patient being prepared for the OR
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A patient that is ready to be weaned off of the ventilator
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A ventilator dependent spinal cord injury patient with a paralyzed diaphragm.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pressure support breathing is a mode of ventilation that is made up of patient-triggered, pressure-limited, flow-cycled breaths. Each patient’s breath is supplemented with a set amount of positive pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common weaning parameters to consider initiating the SBT are RSBI of less than 105, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) of less than-30 cm of water, and minute ventilation of lesser than 10 liters per minute.
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