Why are inoculated plates inverted during incubation?

Match the named microscope item with its description:

You are educating your patient on postural drainage. How would you describe the Reverse Trendelenburg Position to them?

In the Kirby-Bauer plate in the photograph, the effect indicated by the letter B (disc 7) is

The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes _____________.

The RT has been asked to evaluate a patient’s ability to clear secretions and to determine a care plan to improve the patient’s bronchial hygiene . In which situation is the efficacy of the procedure not affected?

 The respiratory therapist is demonstrating incentive spirometry to a 5-year-old patient and the family postoperatively. Which outcome should the respiratory therapist tell them is the greatest advantage of incentive spirometry?

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.26 PaC02: 42 HC03: 16

How should the respiratory therapist assess the patient’s ability to perform incentive spirometry correctly?

Interpret the following ABG:  pH: 7.54 PaC02: 26 mmHg HC03: 21 mEq/L