A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has developed a temperature of 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit with purulent secretions over the last 12 hours. The respiratory therapist has also noted a steady increase in peak inspiratory pressure. What initial recommendation should be made to address these changes?

A 48-year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular vein distention, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with: 

The primary source of infection in the healthcare setting is: 

A patient who complains of dyspnea is noted to have a dry, non-productive cough. On physical examination, breath sounds are diminished on the right, tactile fremitus is decreased, and there is a dullness to percussion over the right lobe. The respiratory therapist should suspect that the patient is suffering from:

A patient’s breathing pattern irregularly increases and decreases, and is interspersed with periods of apnea up to one minute. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem? 

A patient on VC ventilation demonstrates auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sensitivity

What may be an indication that an elder may have difficulty managing their medications without assistance?

Jordon is an OTA working with an older adult on energy conservation techniques during meal preparation. What is the best way to address this with the older adult?

Select the largest barrier to the expression of sexually active older adults in a long-term care facility.

An OTA is working on a toileting program for a frail older adult who has recently experienced a cognitive decline. This older adult has had previous problems with skin breakdown related to incontinence so it is imperative to avoid accidents as much as possible. Which of the following would be the best strategy for the OTA to include?