A patient receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the assist-control mode develops auto-PEEP. Which of the following changes in ventilatory patterns would you consider to minimize the effects of auto-PEEP in this patient?I. decreasing the rateII. using low-rate synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilationIII. decreasing the peak inspiratory flowIV. lowering the VT and letting the PaCO2 rise

The hormone that influences proper osteoclastic activity is ____.

Tachypnea in the newborn is defined as a respiratory rate greater than what level?

Which of the following medications can be administered via the ETT if and IV access cannot be established during a code situation?I. atropineII. isoproterenolIII. epinephrineIV. sodium bicarbonate

The therapeutic does of iNO is which of the following?

A conscious adult patient with atrial fibrillation is being prepared for synchronous cardioversion. Which of the following should be recommended?    I.Administer midazolam (Versed) before starting.    II.Administer flumazenil (Romazicon) before starting.    III.Charge the defibrillator to 100 J.    IV.Charge the defibrillator to 360 J.    V.Set the ECG machine to lead II.    VI.Have a manual resuscitator on standby.

If the PI is left at 25 cmH2O and PEEP is increased from 4 cmH2O to 8 cmH2O, which of the following will result:

BONUS: You a RT working in a long-term acute care hospital, a trached patient that has a Biovana trach tube and during rounds you notice the pilot balloon port is open. What should you do at this time?

Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O2 therapy?I. resting PaO2 of 65 mm Hg (room air)II. drop in Sao2 below 88% during ambulationIII. resting arterial SaO2 below 88% (room air)

A premature infant is receiving O2 via a 50% oxyhood and has a PaO2 of 43 mmHg with a PaCO2 of 40 mmHg. The RT should recommend which of the following?