FCCS FCCS Respiratory Management

Question 1

What tidal volume is recommended for lung-protective ventilation in ARDS patients?

Accepted Answer

6 mL/kg predicted body weight

Answer

10-12 mL/kg predicted body weight

Answer

8 mL/kg predicted body weight

Answer

14 mL/kg predicted body weight

Question 2

Which ventilator mode delivers a preset tidal volume regardless of airway resistance?

Accepted Answer

Volume Control Ventilation

Answer

Pressure Control Ventilation

Answer

Pressure Support Ventilation

Answer

CPAP

Question 3

What is the normal plateau pressure target in mechanically ventilated ARDS patients?

Accepted Answer

Less than 30 cmH2O

Answer

Less than 40 cmH2O

Answer

Less than 20 cmH2O

Answer

Less than 50 cmH2O

Question 4

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy can deliver oxygen at flows up to what rate?

Accepted Answer

60 L/min

Answer

20 L/min

Answer

40 L/min

Answer

80 L/min

Question 5

Which parameter best indicates the need for intubation in a patient with respiratory failure?

Accepted Answer

Increasing work of breathing with fatigue despite therapy

Answer

SpO2 < 95%

Answer

PaO2 < 80 mmHg

Answer

Respiratory rate > 20 breaths/min

Question 6

What does a PaO2/FiO2 ratio less than 200 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Severe ARDS

Answer

Mild hypoxemia

Answer

Moderate ARDS

Answer

Respiratory alkalosis