Which of following are good ways to prevent ventilator-induced pneumonia? Avoid disconnecting the ventilator        Head of bed at 30 degrees  Good oral care               Correctly inflated pilot balloon

Common cardiac Arrhythmias seen with sleep apnea include which of the following? SVT A-fib Vtach PVC

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Bronchoscopy shows that your patient has connective tissue plugs in the bronchioles, Persistent (2-4 months) nonproductive cough, X ray shows patchy infiltrates of alveoli, Both restrictive and obstructive lung disease characteristic. The MD suspects IDL. What is the cause of the patient’s pulmonary issues?

What is the most common cause of a pleural effusion?

What major pathologic and structural changes are associated with asbestosis? 1. Fibrocalcific pleural plaques 2. Excessive bronchial secretions 3. Bronchospasm 4. Mediastinal shift

Mr. Bumblebee’s child has just been diagnosed with Wegener’s granulomatosis. Her long-term prognosis is:

Interpret the following CXR.    

Mr. Megatron present’s 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 is the most likely diagnosis?

A 56-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of OSA presents for CPAP titration.  CPAP of 5 cm H2O is initiated with a nasal mask.  Fifteen minutes after the patient falls asleep, a respiratory therapist observes the patient snoring, decreased inspiratory flow measurement, and an AHI of 15.  Which of the following should the therapist do NEXT?