The average life expectancy in the U.S. today is approximately _____ years.

[Chapter 19] A respiratory therapist receives a capillary blood gas sample to analyze. The respiratory therapist noticed that a flea was used to mix the sample. Prior to analysis, which of the following should the respiratory therapist do to remove the mixing flea from the capillary tube?

[Chapter 22] The respiratory therapist is preparing to perform endotracheal tube suctioning for child intubated with a 4.0 cuffed endotracheal tube. Which of the following suction catheter sizes should the respiratory therapist select?

[Chapter 22] A 6-year-old child with quadriplegia following a diving accident requires long-term mechanical ventilatory support. A tracheostomy tube with a foam cuff was surgically placed. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do to inflate the cuff?

[Chapter 22] A child with a foam cuff tracheostomy tube has been weaned from mechanical ventilatory support. The physician ordered a speaking valve trial. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

[Chapter 22] A respiratory therapist is preparing to intubate a 3-year-old child with respiratory failure following blunt chest trauma. Which of the following ETT sizes should the respiratory therapist select?

[Chapter 22] A respiratory therapist prepares for the elective orotracheal intubation of a child who weighs 20 kg. Which of the following best describes the predicted depth of ETT insertion?

[Chapter 19] A respiratory therapist is reviewing the medical record of an 8-year-old male with respiratory failure. The following data are available: Blood pressure: 107/71 mm Hg MAP: 95 mm Hg Which of the following should the respiratory therapist conclude?

[Chapter 22] Which of the following anatomic structures represents the narrowest portion of the airway in children?

[Chapter 22] Which of the following airways is tolerated in children who are awake and alert?