A Ventilator Has Separate Rate and Minute Ventilation Controls

question 24

Multiple Choice

A ventilator has separate rate and minute ventilation controls. A physician orders continuous mandatory ventilation with a V_T of 550 ml at a respiratory rate of 12/min. What minute ventilation would you set on this ventilator?

• A) 5500 ml/min (7.9 L/min)
• B) 6600 ml/min (8.6 L/min)
• C) 7400 ml/min (9.4 L/min)
• D) 8400 ml/min (11.4 L/min)

Comprehend the various methods used in collecting job- and performance-related information.

Recognize the importance of collecting data from multiple sources to avoid biases and shortcomings in job analysis.

Understand the relationship between job analysis, job description, job specification, and performance standards.

Identify the role of health and safety information in job descriptions.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Alertness

The state of being vigilant and awake, capable of quickly responding to stimuli or challenges in the environment.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, notably the medulla oblongata in the brain responsible for regulating vital body functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Reflexes

Involuntary and immediate responses to specific stimuli that occur without conscious thought, as part of the body's survival mechanisms.