The Therapist Is Performing a Routine Assessment and Ventilator Check

question 13

Multiple Choice

The therapist is performing a routine assessment and ventilator check on a patient who is receiving heliox near the wye adapter of the ventilator circuit. He notices a serious discrepancy between the set tidal and the exhaled volume. What should the therapist do to correct this situation?

• A) Administer heliox through the heliox-approved inlet of the mechanical ventilator.
• B) Add a 16-inch piece of corrugated tubing between the wye adapter and the place on the inspiratory limb where heliox is administered.
• C) Reduce the liter flow on the heliox.
• D) Adjust ventilator settings to compensate for the lower viscosity of heliox.

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