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?

What is meant by the term bradycardia?

John fell and experienced a right humeral fracture. He is status post ORIF with the right upper extremity immobilized and NWB precautions. What type of treatment would be most appropriate?

Your 4 lead ECG shows an irregular-irregular narrow complex rhythm with no discernable p waves. The rate is 96. The ECG is displaying