BONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O, the therapist notices that, “bubbling” is present but inconsistent, the pressure in the manometer fluctuates between 2 and 5 cm H2O. After investigating for the problem, you take note that the tubing is submerged to the 6 cm H2O mark. What may have caused this situation?

Which of the following conditions are commonly associated with an inadequate expiratory time?I. airtrappingII. Auto-PEEPIII. appropriate flow rateIV. low mean airway pressure

A patient is brought into the ED after he passed out at home for the second time. A pulmonary artery catheter has been inserted and the following measurements are obtained:PAP:        19/7 torrPCWP:     3 torrCVP:        1 torrB/P:          76/50SVR:         1360 dynes.sec.cm-5C.I.:          1.8 L/minWhich of the following is the MOST likely cause for his condition?

A patient has been brought to the Emergency Department after inhaling super heated steam. The pulmonary injuries (anatomical alterations) that would be expected at the lower airways include:I.   atelectasis.II.   pulmonary edema.III.   small amount of thin/thick secretions.IV.   pharyngeal edema.

A 63 year old patient is brought to the ED by ambulance after a single vehicle crash and fire involving his car. He presents with an uncontrolled cough, hoarseness, singed nasal hairs and oropharyngeal edema. These are primary indications of ________________.

An oxygen tank (O2) has a new volume of 18.0 L at a 475. mmHg. If the original pressure was 350. mmHg, what was the original volume in liters (L) at constant temperature (T) and amount (n)?

BONUS: Calculate the amount of fluid necessary in the first 8 hours for a 102 kg patient who has 50% third degree burns.

Match the following disease processes with the appropriate diagnostic tool or treatment.

BONUS: Which port should be utilized to attain a sample for a mixed venous reading?

Key points to consider in planning fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following?I. ensuring equipment is working properlyII. availability of medicationsIII. pain management and sedation during procedure is only medication preparation requiredIV. monitoring of VS performed on a PRN basis