Initial FIO2 on CMV that should be set for carbon monoxide poisoning patients is:

A patient has a swan ganz catheter in place with the following parameters:   CVP – 9 mmHg PAP – 40 mmHg PCWP – 18 mmHg BP – 90/50   These results are most consistent with:

A sedated 6 feet patient is on ventilatory support. The patient’s vent settings and arterial blood gas results are below: Mode = AC/VC Rate = 15 breaths/min Tidal volume = 450 ml Oxygen = 40% pH = 7.28 PaCO2 = 60 torr PaO2 = 70 torr  HCO3 = 29 mEq/L Based on this information, what would you recommend?

What is the normal endotracheal suction pressure for a pediatric patient?

Which of the following chest radiograph findings is/are consistent with pneumothorax?    I. Rounding of the costophrenic angles II. Hyperlucency on effected lung III. Absent lung markings on effected side IV. Consolidation  

Which of the following are manifestation of hypoventilation?   I. Shallow and slow breathing II. PaO2 – 40mmHg III. PaCO2 – 65 mmHg IV. Lethargy

An optimal PEEP study was being done with the following: PEEP PaO2 QT 7 48 6 L/min 10 60 5.5 L/min 12 63 3.6 L/min 15 65 3.5 L/min What is optimal PEEP?

Based on this pulmonary artery tracing. where is the pulmonary artery measuring in Roman numeral I?

Which of the following arterial blood gas analyzed is assessed as absolute respiratory failure?

A patient was placed on ventilatory support secondary to pneumonia. Which manifestations support this diagnosis?   I. Positive Sputum C&S II. Temp 39c III. WBC 8,000 IV. Diaphoresis