 | Explain the concept of ventilation/perfusion
mismatch.
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| Define intrapulmonary shunt.
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| Describe the mechanism by which PEEP improves
oxygenation.
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| Contrast volume control ventilation and pressure
control ventilation.
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| Define the major modes of ventilation.
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| Perform a nursing ventilator check and document it
on the patient flowsheet.
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| Describe appropriate nursing actions when each of
the major ventilator alarms sounds. |
