Based on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Progra…
Based on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines, when a diagnosis of asthma is being made, which of the following criteria are recommended?I. That the patient be free of any comorbidityII. That a physical examination be performedIII. That spirometry testingIV. That a detailed medical history be conducted
Read DetailsA neonate of 30 weeks’ gestation shows signs of respiratory…
A neonate of 30 weeks’ gestation shows signs of respiratory distress after delivery, including grunting, nasal flaring, and cyanosis. The baby is placed on nasal CPAP at 6 cm H2O with an FIO2 of 0.6. The grunting and nasal flaring are alleviated, and the ABG results on these settings are: pH = 7.20, PaCO2 = 64 mm Hg, PaO2 = 48 mm Hg, SaO2 = 70%, HCO3- = 21 mEq/L. The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?
Read DetailsA 5-year-old patient diagnosed with tracheomalacia after a l…
A 5-year-old patient diagnosed with tracheomalacia after a long intubation has had numerous failures to wean and extubate. What should the respiratory therapist recommend to help alleviate spontaneous breathing problems associated with tracheomalacia until a stent can be placed in the airway?
Read DetailsA pediatric patient intubated with a 3.5-mm endotracheal tub…
A pediatric patient intubated with a 3.5-mm endotracheal tube is receiving pressure support ventilation. The respiratory therapist notes patient-ventilator asynchrony and a rapid deceleration of flow that prematurely ends inspiration. The most appropriate action to alleviate this is which of the following?
Read DetailsA pediatric patient with a tracheostomy tube was in the acti…
A pediatric patient with a tracheostomy tube was in the activity area playing with a therapy dog. When the patient was moved back to their bed, a respiratory therapist observes signs and symptoms of acute respiratory destress. Which of the following should the therapist do first?
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