How does the success of long-term weaning in acute care hospitals compare with that in long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals?
A. acute care hospitals: 25 to 39; LTAC hospitals: 42 to 53
B. acute care hospitals: 41 to 55; LTAC hospitals: 55 to 68
C. acute care hospitals: 57 to 80; LTAC hospitals: 70 to 90
D. acute care hospitals: 80 to 90; LTAC hospitals: >90
Q. 2 Which of the following advantages are associated with tracheostomy versus endotracheal intubation for patients who are expected to require long-term ventilatory support? I. Less patient sedation is required. II. Less endotracheal suctioning is needed. III. The patient's work of breathing is decreased. IV. Communication is facilitated.
A. I, II only
B. II, III only
C. I, III, IV only
D. I, II, III, IV
Q. 3 For which of the following types of patients is a conventional surgical tracheostomy better suited than a percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy? I. patients with high Vd/Vt ratios II. COPD III. obesity IV patients with deviant anatomy
A. III, IV only
B. I, II, III only
C. I, II, IV only
D. II, III, IV only
Q. 4 How can the therapist help reduce the risk for developing PMV among patients in an ICU?
A. Progressively increase respiratory muscle loading.
B. Work to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.
C. Use APRV at the earliest opportunity.
D. Recommend early intervention with systemic corticosteroids.
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