Exam Preview for 1224: Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation March 15, 202

Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. One of the primary reasons non-invasive ventilation fails is due to: Delay in initiation of therapy Patient inability to tolerate Cost Lack of knowledge of the staff
2. Which of the following is an example of an absolute contraindication to the use of non-invasive ventilation? ARDS Post extubation support Congestive Heart Failure Acute exacerbation of COPD
3. Which of the following are criteria for choosing CPAP as a mode? Elevated BNP b) Orthopnea Pulmonary congestion on Xray or CT All of the above
4. When using BiPAP ventilation the minimum Delta P (pressure) is: 2cmH20 6cmH20 4cmH20 5cmH20
5. Of the interfaces listed below, the best choice for acute NIV would be: Nasal Mask Full Face Mask Nasal Pillows HHFNC