Critical Care Exam #3

B. Intermittent/short-term {Ans: IPPB is.... A. Long-term therapy B. Intermittent/short-term}Medulla {Ans: Where is the cough center located in the brain?}Rapid, shallow breathing {Ans: Patients with atelectasis usually present with this type of breathing pattern}Factors that Contribute to Beneficial use of PAP (PEP, Flutter, and CPAP) {Ans: -Recruitment of collapsed alveoli through increased FRC -Decreased WOB due to increased compliance or elimination of intrinsic PEEP -Improved distribution of ventilation through collateral channels (pores of Kohn) -Increase the efficiency of secretions removal}Atelectasis {Ans: Def: alveolar collapse}Ventilation; small {Ans: Atelectasis is caused by ______ with _______ tidal volumes}IS Hazards {Ans: -Hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis -Discomfort secondary to inadequate pain control -Pulmonary barotrauma -Exacerbation of bronchospasm -Fatigue}C. This will help you cough more effectively {Ans: -In explaining the therapeutic goal of PEP therapy to a patient, it would be most appropriate to say: A. This will help prevent pneumonia B. This will increase your intrathoracic pressure C. This will help you cough more effectively D. This will prevent atelectasis}Nose Clips {Ans: This extra piece of equipment is often needed for patients to properly perform IPPB}A. Breath more slowly {Ans: -A patient complains of a