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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

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1.  To reduce the risk of VAP the head of the bed should be placed at: 5 - 10 degrees 10 - 20 degrees 20 - 30 degrees Greater than or equal to 30 degrees

2.  Which of the following is a risk factor for acquiring VAP? Fever greater than 38 degrees Altered mental state for adults over the age of 70 years New onset purulent sputum All of the above

3.  Components of the VAP care bundle include all of the following, EXCEPT: Elevation of the bedhead Regular oral care Making sure patient movement is limited while on the ventilator Sedation interruptions and assessment of readiness to extubate

4.  Researchers examined the ability of Ventilator-Associated Events (VAE) to encompass cases of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and they collectively found VAE encompassed between ______ of VAP cases. 0-35% 50-65% 75-80% 100%

5.  Microaspiration can be reduced by: Early mobility Sedation Interruption Effective Subglottic Suction All of the Above