While Working in the NICU with a Mechanically Ventilated Newborn

question 18

Multiple Choice

While working in the NICU with a mechanically ventilated newborn who is being monitored for PetCO₂,the therapist observes the following capnogram: What interpretation should the therapist make of this capnogram?

• A) This capnogram is normal.
• B) The patient is receiving about 10 cm H₂O positive end-expiratory pressure.
• C) The patient is rebreathing his own exhaled gas.
• D) The neonate is being hyperventilated.

Discriminate between key concepts in social and cognitive learning theories.

Define and differentiate types of conditioning and learning processes.

Recognize the role of punishment and reinforcement in learning.

Identify the effects of observational or vicarious learning and modeling.

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