An ABG sample drawn while recieving 60% FIO2 has an air bubble in it. The ABG was analyzed with the following result:   pH – 7.37 PaCO2 – 36 mmHg PaO2 – 200 mmHg HCO3 – 24 mEq/L   What changes occurred due to the air bubble?   I. Increase in pH II. Decrease in PaO2 III. Decrease in PaCO2 IV. Increase in PaO2  

Which of the following will cause compression atelectasis?   I. Pneumonia II. Pneumothoarax III. Shallow breathing IV. Pectus excavatum

Rescuers are performing CPR on a 78-year-old, it appears resuscitation will not be successful, and the family is there with you. How should you deal with the family during this call?

A patient with bilateral wheezes was receiving a bronchodilator treatment  with albuterol then started to have palpitations and nausea. The patient continuous to have bilateral wheezes. What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

While performing CPR, how should healthcare practitioners assess for a successful effort?

The systolic pressure is:

The most practical way to prevent cross contamination of patients would be to?

What part of the brain is responsible for the control of the body’s vital functions such as the regulation of breathing?

What is the name of the bone that forms the superior end of the sternum?

Of the following organs, which would be responsible for detoxifying the blood?