A 5-year-old child with muscular dystrophy is receiving noninvasive ventilation by oronasal mask. The following data are available: IPAP: 10 cm H2O       EPAP:  4 cm H2O               FIO2: 0.40           % leak: 60% Nonblanchable erythema is noted on the bridge of the child’s nose. The RT notes that the child’s respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, but the child is receiving 10 assisted breaths per minute. Which of the following should the RT do?

A respiratory therapist is preparing to transition an infant with multiple pulmonary air leaks from conventional ventilation to HFOV. Which of the following initial Hz settings should the RT recommend?

Which of the following best describes relative contraindications for high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy?   Active hemoptysis Bronchopleural fistula Empyema Unstable neck injury A) Yes Yes No No B) No No Yes Yes C) Yes No No Yes D) No Yes Yes No

Radial Vein.jpg Which of the following is the vein marked by the green arrows?

Which of the following airways is tolerated in children who are awake and alert?

A RT evaluates a neonate receiving NIV. The following data are noted: VT = 6 mL/kg & SpO2 = 84% on an FIO2 of 60%. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend? 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) does NOT include this provision under the law.

A child with an acute exacerbation of asthma requires invasive mechanical ventilatory support. Which of the following parameters should the respiratory therapist set to minimize air trapping?   Set rate at the lower end of normal Target VT of 8 mL/kg Shorter inspiratory time Lower PEEP level A) Yes Yes No No B) No No Yes Yes C) No Yes No Yes D) Yes No Yes No

A respiratory therapist assesses a neonate receiving 24% oxygen by nasal cannula. The therapist notes redness on the nares and a small indentation on the right cheek. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist conclude?

An increase in cycle sensitivity will sacrifice the delivered ______ by terminating the spontaneous breath sooner.