You Are Caring for a Mechanically Ventilated Neonate at Risk

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a mechanically ventilated neonate at risk of developing intraventricular hemorrhage.Choose the best practice guidelines for this patient. I.Synchronized mode of ventilation
II.Adjust peak inspiratory pressure to maintain pH 7.45-7.55, PaCO₂ 40-45 mm Hg, and tidal volume within normal limits.
III.Adjust peak inspiratory pressure to maintain pH 7.25 to 7.35, PaCO₂ 40-55 mm Hg, and tidal volume within normal limits.
IV.Tidal volume 6-8 mL/kg
V.Respiratory rate 30-60 breaths/minute
VI.I-time 0.3-0.4 seCond
VII.Positive end-expiratory pressure 5-10 cm H₂O

• A)I, II, V, and VII
• B)I, III, V, and VI
• C)II, IV, V, and VI
• D)II, V, VI, and VII