Early complications of the placement of a tracheostomy are all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following are consistent with severe malnutrition seen in the ICU?I. sepsisII. an elevated serum albumin levelIII. fluid overloadIV. trauma

A one-bottle chest drainage system is impractical for drainage of fluid because:

Which of the following values would indicate a decrease in cardiac output?

What type of pneumothorax is being described in the previous question?

Dr. D inserted a central line catheter into Patient A’s subclavian artery. An hour later, the RT notices that the patient’s clinical condition has deteriorated and crepitus is noted on the anterior chest wall. Which of the following should the therapist recommend FIRST?

What treatment is indicated when the oxygen index (OI) > 40?

Mr. Jim Bean is a 69 YO male who has undergone open heart surgery with a history of COPD due to many years of smoking and is being hemodynamically monitored. He is currently on mechanical ventilation. Based on the following recorded parameters, what is the the patient’s C(a-v)O2?pH 7.37, PCO2 68 torr, PO2 137 torr, SaO2 97% on 60% O2Hb 19.8 g/dLPB 750 torrPvO2 43 torr (SvO2 56 torr)QT 4.3 L/min

The portion of delivered oxygen actually consumed and an indicator of the efficiency of the circulatory system is defined by which of the following?

What is absolutely necessary to have PRIOR to beginning a cardiopulmonary stress test?