A post-operative thoracotomy patient is receiving incentive spirometry therapy Q2H. Breath sounds are diminished in the bases of the lungs with scattered crackles. The patient’s inspiratory capacity has decreased over the past 2 days. A chest radiograph indicates thin-layered basilar densities. Which of the following has most likely occurred:

Which of the following would be most efficient in preventing atelectasis in a post op patient?

A patient reports that he has difficulty breathing while lying in a supine position and prefers to sleep sitting in a chair. The respiratory therapist should record this complaint in the medical record as:

Matching: BS to definition

A 60 year-old male is admitted to the ED with chest pain. The CBC and electrolytes are normal. Troponin level is 0.4 ng/mL. The physician should report to the patient that he is suffering from:

A patient arrives in the emergency department after being pulled from a burning house. Which of the following values best determines this patient’s oxygenation status?

Which of the following is best to use in patient transport due to the fact that it is not affected by gravity and can be used in any position?

When suctioning a patient, total suction time should be less than:

Digital clubbing can be most easily assessed by:

The following ABG results are reported for a patient in the ED on room air: pH 7.20; PaCO2 24 torr; PaO2 95 torr; HCO3 10 mEq/L; SaO2 95%; BE -15 mEq/L. The respiratory therapist should recommend: