In which of the following modes of ventilatory support would the patient’s work of breathing be least?  

Hypercapnic (type II) respiratory failure is a synonym for which one of the following terms?  

Which of the following bedside assessment of respiratory muscle strength is commonly used on ventilated patients?   I. Vital capacity (VC)II. Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)III. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)IV. Tidal volume (VT)

Causes of decreased static compliance include:   I. Acute lung injury (ALI)II. AsthmaIII. Pulmonary edemaIV. Pneumothorax

While observing a patient’s breathing, you note that the depth are equal and the rate is fast followed by a period of apnea. Which of the following terms would you use in charting this observation?

A patient is on mechanical ventilation with the following information:  Mode – AC PIP – 35 cm H₂O Rate – 16 breaths/min Plateau – 25 cm H₂O VT – 450 ml PEEP – 8 cm H₂O FIO2 – 0.50 What is the dynamic compliance of the patient’s lungs?

Where are the peripheral chemoreceptors located?   I. Aortic archII. Blood brain barrierIII. Carotid arteryIV. Superior vena cava

A patient is admitted for SOB secondary to renal disease. What should the respiratory therapist assess?   I. Urine outputII. WBCIII. Peripheral edemaIV. Cyanosis of the nail-beds

What is the recommended management strategy for ventilating patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

What must be considered when a patient needs to be orally intubated with an endotracheal tube?   I. Placement of a stylet in the endotracheal tube II. Securing the tube 20-24 cm at the teeth III. Using a lubricating gel during intubation IV. Using a magill forcep