Question

The nurse is explaining ventilator settings to an intubated patient’s family. The patient is currently on synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to explain this setting to the patient’s family?

Accepted Answer

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation allows the patient to take breaths between the rate of the ventilator.

Answer

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation provides continuous positive pressure without a set, mandatory breathing rate.

Answer

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation provides a set volume and pressure with each breath given to the patient.

Answer

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation replaces the patient’s natural breathing pattern.

Question 14 - Respiratory Practice Test for the CCRN