Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Results and Recommendations
PBW Patient's ideal body weight in kg.
VC Volume-controlled ventilation mode.
Assist/control mode for mechanical ven-
A/C ventilation
tilation.
FIO2 Fraction of inspired oxygen delivered.
Number of mandatory breaths per
Mandatory rate
minute.
VT Tidal volume delivered per breath.
Positive end-expiratory pressure ap-
PEEP
plied.
pH Measure of blood acidity or alkalinity.
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in ar-
PaCO2
terial blood.
Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial
PaO2
blood.
HCO3- Bicarbonate concentration in blood.
BE Base excess indicating metabolic status.
Calculated oxygen saturation percent-
SO2 (calc)
age.
Synchronized intermittent mandatory
SIMV mode
ventilation.
CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure.
Dry powder inhaler for medication deliv-
DPI
ery.
Tube inserted into the trachea for ventila-
Tracheostomy tube
tion.
Pneumonia occurring in mechanically
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
ventilated patients.
Patient position with head elevated 30-45
Semi-Fowler position
degrees.
Stow-Severinghaus electrode
, Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Results and Recommendations
Device for measuring transcutaneous
carbon dioxide.
Peripherally inserted central catheter for
PICC
IV access.
Intravenous access for medication and
IV
fluids.
Electromechanical transducer Device measuring airway pressure.
Device used in capnometers for CO2
Infrared analyzer
measurement.
Preferred for long-term IV access and
PICC
blood sampling.
Recommended for short-term IV use, re-
Subclavian Central Line
move promptly.
Not suitable for long-term intravenous
Peripheral IV Line
access.
Short-term use recommended, remove
Internal Jugular Catheter
as soon as feasible.
Measures arterial blood gases for respi-
ABG Analysis
ratory assessment.
Normal range is 7.35-7.45, indicates
pH
acidity or alkalinity.
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in
PCO2
blood.
Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial
PO2
blood.
Bicarbonate level, normal range 22-26
HCO3-
mEq/L.
Base excess, indicates metabolic
BE
acid-base status.
Calculated oxygen saturation percent-
SO2 (calc)
age in blood.
Fraction of inspired oxygen delivered to
FIO2
patient.
, Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Results and Recommendations
Number of breaths ventilator delivers per
Mandatory Rate
minute.
VT Tidal volume, amount of air per breath.
Positive end-expiratory pressure, pre-
PEEP
vents alveolar collapse.
Parameters set on ventilator for patient
Ventilation Settings
support.
C-section Surgical procedure for delivering a baby.
Graphical representation of ventilatory
mechanics.
Pressure-Volume Loop
Sensitivity setting for patient-initiated
Trigger Sensitivity
breaths.
Technique to stabilize airways, not for
Pursed Lip Breathing
cough assist.
Technique to assist coughing in weak
Abdominal Thrust
respiratory muscles.
Positive expiratory pressure therapy for
PEP Therapy
airway clearance.
Diuretic used to treat congestive heart
Furosemide (Lasix)
failure.
Congestive heart failure, causes fluid ac-
CHF
cumulation.
Medication to reduce fluid retention in
Diuretic
patients.
A common diuretic used for fluid man-
Furosemide
agement.
Congestive heart failure, causing fluid
CHF
accumulation.
PBW Patient's ideal body weight in kg.
VC Volume-controlled ventilation mode.
Assist/control mode for mechanical ven-
A/C ventilation
tilation.
FIO2 Fraction of inspired oxygen delivered.
Number of mandatory breaths per
Mandatory rate
minute.
VT Tidal volume delivered per breath.
Positive end-expiratory pressure ap-
PEEP
plied.
pH Measure of blood acidity or alkalinity.
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in ar-
PaCO2
terial blood.
Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial
PaO2
blood.
HCO3- Bicarbonate concentration in blood.
BE Base excess indicating metabolic status.
Calculated oxygen saturation percent-
SO2 (calc)
age.
Synchronized intermittent mandatory
SIMV mode
ventilation.
CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure.
Dry powder inhaler for medication deliv-
DPI
ery.
Tube inserted into the trachea for ventila-
Tracheostomy tube
tion.
Pneumonia occurring in mechanically
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
ventilated patients.
Patient position with head elevated 30-45
Semi-Fowler position
degrees.
Stow-Severinghaus electrode
, Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Results and Recommendations
Device for measuring transcutaneous
carbon dioxide.
Peripherally inserted central catheter for
PICC
IV access.
Intravenous access for medication and
IV
fluids.
Electromechanical transducer Device measuring airway pressure.
Device used in capnometers for CO2
Infrared analyzer
measurement.
Preferred for long-term IV access and
PICC
blood sampling.
Recommended for short-term IV use, re-
Subclavian Central Line
move promptly.
Not suitable for long-term intravenous
Peripheral IV Line
access.
Short-term use recommended, remove
Internal Jugular Catheter
as soon as feasible.
Measures arterial blood gases for respi-
ABG Analysis
ratory assessment.
Normal range is 7.35-7.45, indicates
pH
acidity or alkalinity.
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in
PCO2
blood.
Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial
PO2
blood.
Bicarbonate level, normal range 22-26
HCO3-
mEq/L.
Base excess, indicates metabolic
BE
acid-base status.
Calculated oxygen saturation percent-
SO2 (calc)
age in blood.
Fraction of inspired oxygen delivered to
FIO2
patient.
, Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Results and Recommendations
Number of breaths ventilator delivers per
Mandatory Rate
minute.
VT Tidal volume, amount of air per breath.
Positive end-expiratory pressure, pre-
PEEP
vents alveolar collapse.
Parameters set on ventilator for patient
Ventilation Settings
support.
C-section Surgical procedure for delivering a baby.
Graphical representation of ventilatory
mechanics.
Pressure-Volume Loop
Sensitivity setting for patient-initiated
Trigger Sensitivity
breaths.
Technique to stabilize airways, not for
Pursed Lip Breathing
cough assist.
Technique to assist coughing in weak
Abdominal Thrust
respiratory muscles.
Positive expiratory pressure therapy for
PEP Therapy
airway clearance.
Diuretic used to treat congestive heart
Furosemide (Lasix)
failure.
Congestive heart failure, causes fluid ac-
CHF
cumulation.
Medication to reduce fluid retention in
Diuretic
patients.
A common diuretic used for fluid man-
Furosemide
agement.
Congestive heart failure, causing fluid
CHF
accumulation.
