Which of the following could cause an infant to be excluded from extracorporeal life support (ECLS)?
A) a difference of greater than 620 torr for 6-12 hours
B) gestational age of less than 35 weeks
C) oxygen index of greater than 40 for 1-6 hours
D) previous management with conventional mechanical ventilation for 2 days
Q. 2 Studies have shown that neonates have a lower rate of which of the following when ventilated with high-frequency positive pressure ventilation (HFPPV) than with conventional ventilation?
A) pneumothoraces
B) pneumonia
C) airway obstructions
D) cyanosis
Q. 3 Which of the following modes on the CareFusion AVEA ventilator is most appropriate for use on patients with acute lung injury (ALI)?
A) high-frequency ventilation (HFV)
B) pressure regulated volume control (PRVC)
C) airway pressure release ventilation
D) time cycled pressure limited (TCPL) breaths
Q. 4 Which of the following values can only be monitored by the CareFusion 3100A?
A) oxygen saturation
B) frequency (Hz)
C) peak pressure
D) positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)
Q. 5 What is the base flow (VIVE) range for the BabyLog 8000 plus ventilator?
A) 1 15 L/min
B) 1 30 L/min
C) 5 10 L/min
D) 10 25 L/min
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