10 free NPS practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
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Competencies Specific to Critical Care of Neonatal or Pediatric Patients
A 13-year-old recovering from smoke inhalation injury is intubated on pressure support 10 cm H2O, PEEP 6 cm H2O and FIO2 0.40, and is walking in the hallway with physical therapy while the respiratory therapist manages a transport ventilator at the same settings. Unit mobility protocol: pause activity if SpO2 is below 88% for more than 1 minute, heart rate exceeds 150/min, or respiratory rate exceeds 40/min. After 3 minutes, SpO2 has been 86% for 90 seconds, heart rate is 138/min and respiratory rate is 34/min. Which of the following is most appropriate?