Which of the following are appropriate indications for the use of pulse oximetry? (Select all that apply.)

An aerosol with an MMAD of approximately 3 microns is most likely to deposit in which region of the respiratory tract during normal tidal breathing?

The initial patient interview and history serves all of the following purposes EXCEPT which one?

Which of the following measurements are commonly used to assess overall extubation readiness? (Select all that apply.)  

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler twice per day as prescribed by their primary care physician. Which of the following is a common side effect of this medication that may impact a patient’s ability to tolerate exercise? 

Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the management of upper airway edema and inflammation following extubation? (Select all that apply.)

A physical therapist is working with a 90 y.o. patient who was admitted to the hospital with a urinary tract infection and syncope at home. Resting vitals are: normal sinus rhythm 90 bpm, SpO2 95%, BP 110/60 mmHg. After assisting the patient in ambulating 50′ with a rolling walker, they report their rating of perceived exertion (RPE) as 9/10 on a modified scale. Exercise vitals are: sinus tachycardia 170 bpm, SpO2 92%, BP 106/58. What is the most appropriate clinical decision/assessment?

A physical therapist is working with a patient with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the outpatient setting. The patient reports that at rest, they do not require supplemental O2 and use 4 LPM O2 with exertion. Which of the following oxygen delivery devices is most appropriate for this patient based on their present oxygen requirements?  

How should the nurse assess whether Buck’s traction is working effectively for a patient with a right femur fracture? (Think what is the purpose of Buck’s traction ?)

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III Heart Failure. Which of the following lifestyle recommendations is accurate and appropriate to discuss with this patient?