Patients can control a flutter valve's pressure by changing what?
a. Their inspiratory flow
b. The angle of the device
c. Their expiratory flow
d. The expired volume
ANS: C
Patients can control the pressure by changing their expiratory flows.
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A patient on mechanical ventilation was given 4 puffs of albuterol 5 min ago through a metered dose inhaler (MDI) and holding chamber placed 18 in from the circuit's airway connector
The patient continues to exhibit clinical signs of increased airway resistance but has demonstrated no apparent side effects from the drug. Which of the following would you recommend at this time? a. Discontinue the albuterol and switch to a systemic bronchodilator. b. Repeat administration until the desired response is achieved. c. Remove the circuit-holding chamber and repeat MDI actuation. d. Move the MDI closer to the patient's air-way and repeat use.