True Apnea is defined as breathing cessation for ____________ seconds. [BLANK-1]

What is the maximum amount of fluid that can be removed during thoracentesis?

Bonchoconstriction is associated with a decrease in airway lumen that can be caused by which of the following

The result of activating an  (α1) alpha 1 receptor site is

Mrs. Smith has been using a resorscinol agent called metaproterenol at home via a small volume nebulizer for her therapy for 15 years. Lately, the effects of the medication have not been lasting long enough.  Which of the following could be safely substituted?

Hypopnea is described as a reduction in airflow of at least 30% for at least 10 seconds.

The deepest sleep is found in:

During _____ sleep, the EEG shows random, fast, low voltage, sawtooth waves. The EOG activity will be increased

Which of the following is nebulized prior to transtracheal aspiration?

A 52 y/o male patient is undergoing a sleep study with CPAP and oxygen titration. 2 L/M O2 is being bled into a CPAP level of 8 cmH2O. SpO2 readings fluctuate between 83-86%. The respiratory therapist would interpret this information as