A respiratory therapist is reviewing the medical record of a preterm infant born at 30 weeks’ gestation presenting with respiratory distress. The chest radiograph (CXR) shows a ground-glass appearance of the lungs. The following data are available: Heart rate: 130 beats/minute Respiratory rate: 72 breaths/minute FIO2: 0.60 by nasal cannula at 1 L/minute Arterial blood gases are as follows: pH: 7.28 pCO2: 50 mm Hg pO2: 56 mm Hg SpO2: 88% HCO3: 22.7 mEq/L BE: –3.2. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

For which of the following conditions can spontaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus be immediately life-threatening?

An asthmatic child receiving 80:20 Heliox at a liter flow of 10 LPM is actually receiving a total flow of:

Who said i said that if you are considering a position in higher education, always ask to be a 12-month employee instead of a 9- or 10-month employee. 

What are the responsibilities of a respiratory manager?  A. make sure department operations are running smoothly  B. in compliance with all regulations and policies  C. hiring and training therapists and other staff members  D. monitoring the budget  E. ensuring that patients receive excellent care

Case management is a process that involves a single stage and requires a unique intersection of health care knowledge and interpersonal skills.

A rigid bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure for visualizing the upper and lower respiratory tract but a fiberoptic bronchoscopy is not.

The goals of Respiratory Care Research may include studies on respiratory pharmacology, physiology, and pathology, as well as evaluations of clinical interventions, diagnostic tests, and healthcare management strategies related to respiratory diseases.

According to lecture, provide one example of OT intervention under the category of PREVENT.

What is something you learned in OTH 827: Adult Practice 2 that you feel will benefit you on a future fieldwork?