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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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The following statements are regarding oxygenation and ventilation.

All PEEP devices go on expiratory tubing.
A Down’s valve is always in the downward position.
PEEP can help CHF patients.
Hypercarbia describes a patient with increased PaO₂.

Explanation

Answers: A and C-PEEP devices go on expiratory tubing and can help CHF patients.

A Down’s valve is always placed in the upright position. Hypercarbia (AKA hypercapnia) describes a patient with increased PaCO₂.

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