The Mechanical Ventilator Event That Is Considered Potentially Life-Threatening or a Level

question 5

Multiple Choice

The mechanical ventilator event that is considered potentially life-threatening or a level two event is which of the following?

• A) Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
• B) High respiratory rate
• C) Humidifier malfunction
• D) Exhalation valve failure

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Definitions:

Valence

In psychology, the intrinsic attractiveness or averseness of an event, object, or situation.

Frustration-Regression Principle

A concept from the field of psychology suggesting that when an individual's progress toward a goal is blocked, they may regress to previously held behaviors.

Hygiene Factor

A concept in Herzberg's motivation theory, referring to factors that can cause dissatisfaction if missing but do not necessarily motivate if increased or improved.

Interpersonal Relations

The way in which two or more people interact and communicate with each other in various settings.