Ventilator Quiz

What is the average tidal volume for an adult male?

• 450 mL

• 3100 mL

• 1200 mL

• 500 mL

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a ventilator?

• Increase respiratory rate

• Help people breathe easier

• Remove carbon dioxide from the body

• Get oxygen into the lungs

What is the residual volume (RV) for a healthy adult male?

• 3100 mL

• 450 mL

• 500 mL

• 1200 mL

How is respiratory rate measured?

• Counting breaths in one minute

• Counting breaths in fifteen seconds and multiplying by four

• Observing chest movements

• Using a spirometer

Which condition might require mechanical ventilation?

• Seasonal allergies

• Mild headache

• Common cold

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

What is the primary risk associated with mechanical ventilation?

• Improved lung function

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased oxygen levels

• Bacterial infections

What is the purpose of inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?

• To determine the amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal breath

• To assess the residual air in the lungs

• To measure the total lung capacity

• To calculate tidal volume

Which department is NOT typically involved in the use of ventilators?

• Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

• Outpatient clinics

• Intensive care units (ICU)

• Emergency departments

What is minute ventilation?

• The volume of air remaining in the lungs after exhalation

• The amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled

• The total ventilation per minute calculated as tidal volume times respiratory rate

• The volume of air entering the lungs during inspiration

What is a potential consequence of prolonged mechanical ventilation?

• Decreased need for oxygen

• Increased risk of aspiration

• Prolonging the dying process

• Improved lung capacity