Which of the following fractures would make a patient vent dependent?

The diagnosis of epiglottitis is aided by: 1. laying the patient down and observing the throat with a tongue blade. 2. visualization of the throat during tracheal intubation. 3. observing if the patient can swallow. 4. observing how the patient holds his or her tongue.

Structural changes associated with pleural effusion are:  Lung compression  Atelectasis    Barrel chest  Compression of the great veins and decreased cardiac venous return 

Late-stage complications of extensive body surface burns include: 1. sepsis. 2. upper airway obstruction. 3. pneumonia. 4. pulmonary embolism.

Favorable prognostic factors in clean water near-drowning include: 1. greater effort to reach the surface. 2. alcohol in the victim. 3. colder water. 4. younger age

Aaron Hotchner presents to your clinic with excessive mucus production, wheezing, and worsening cough for 1 month. Patient has been more tired lately and has lost 10 pounds. Patient grew up in a home with 2 parents that smoked.

Which of the following may be used in the management of a patient with central sleep apnea? 1. Albuterol 2. Oxygen therapy 3. Inhaled bronchodilator medications 4. Adaptive servo-ventilation (VPAP)

Which of the following would be recommended for the treatment of cyanide poisoning? 

A respiratory therapist is caring for a patient who has ARDS.  Blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg on Vasopressin.  The patient is receiving PC, A/C ventilation with the following settings:   FIO2      1.0  Mandatory rate    20  PIP   30 cm H2O  PEEP    16 cm H2O    ABG analysis shows the following:   pH       7.36  PCO2     44 mm Hg  PO2     50 mm Hg  HCO3-     25 mEq/L  BE      -1 mEq/L  SO2 (calc)     82%    A chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe infiltrates.  Which of the following should the therapist do?

If the I:E ratio is 1:4, which of the following is true?