BONUS: What is considered the hallmark of cardiac contractility?

What is the MOST common method of measuring cardiac output in intensive care units (ICUs) around the country?

At what point should the endotracheal tube be completely removed during a bedside percutaneous tracheostomy procedure?

Match the following drug therapy to its effect:

BONUS: A patient has had the chest tube clamped for one hour in preparation for removal. The patient is now exhibiting dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, accessory muscle use and is diaphoretic. The most appropriate action to take at this time would be to:

Key points to consider in planning fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following?I. ensuring equipment is working properlyII. availability of medicationsIII. pain management and sedation during procedure is only medication preparation requiredIV. monitoring of VS performed on a PRN basis

The late work policy allows you up to seven days to submit a late assignment with points deducted for each day the assignment is late. What is the guideline regarding points deducted for late assignments?

What type of pneumothorax is being described in the previous question?

Mr. B is a patient in the burn unit with full thickness burns over his torso and arms. He is intubated and on the mechanical ventilator. Over the course of the last 24 hours, his dynamic lung compliance has been decreasing. Which of the following is recommended to use to relieve the restrictive effect of his full-thickness burns?

What is the oxygen index (OI) if the patient was mechanically ventilated on the following vent settings: A/C 30, Vt 420 mL, PEEP 15 cmH2O, FiO2 of 85% and showed the following data: PIP 38 cmH2O, Pplat 26 cmH2O, MAP 13 cmH2O, AGBs: 7.35, PCO2 37 torr, PO2 69 torr.