Which of the following would indicate that a patient is not sufficiently stable for home mechanical ventilation?
I.severe dyspnea while breathing on the ventilator
II.airway secretions cleared only by suctioning
III.frequent premature ventricular contractions
IV.use of a cuffed oral endotracheal tube

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Severe dyspnea while breathing on the ventilator, frequent premature ventricular contractions, and use of a cuffed oral endotracheal tube are all indications that a patient is not stable enough for home mechanical ventilation. Airway secretions cleared only by suctioning alone may not be enough to exclude a patient from home mechanical ventilation.

Which of the Following Would Indicate That a Patient Is