Ventilator Monitoring in Anesthesia Quiz

What is the primary function of pulse oximetry during anesthesia?

• Monitor oxygen saturation

• Assess lung compliance

• Detect hypercapnia

• Measure heart rate

What is the importance of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) in mechanical ventilation?

• Reduce lung compliance

• Increase airway resistance

• Prevent alveolar collapse

• Enhance gas exchange

What does Capnography measure in exhaled breath?

• Oxygen concentration

• Nitrogen concentration

• Carbon dioxide concentration

• Methane concentration

What is the purpose of monitoring tidal volume and minute ventilation during anesthesia?

• Evaluate lung perfusion

• Optimize gas exchange

• Assess lung compliance

• Detect hypercapnia

What does the I:E ratio in mechanical ventilation reflect?

• Airway resistance

• Lung elasticity

• Balance between inhalation and exhalation

• Surfactant production

What is the role of continuous monitoring in ventilator management?

• Prevent lung injury

• Identify optimal settings

• Ensure patient comfort

• Optimize gas delivery

What is the primary function of arterial blood gas analysis compared to pulse oximetry?

• Monitor heart rate

• Assess carbon dioxide levels

• Detect respiratory rate

• Measure oxygen saturation

What does dynamic lung compliance refer to in respiratory mechanics?

• Surfactant production

• Airway resistance

• Lung expansion during active breathing

• Lung elasticity at rest

What is the significance of monitoring airway pressures and flow waveforms in ventilator management?

• Detect lung compliance

• Identify gas exchange issues

• Assess lung perfusion

• Optimize tidal volume

What is the purpose of ventilator weaning and extubation in patient care?

• Assess lung compliance

• Monitor oxygen delivery

• Gradually reduce ventilator support

• Conduct spontaneous breathing trials