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

An infant has been in the NICU for several weeks and has developed PIE (pulmonary interstitial emphysema), which of the following would be lung protective strategies to maintain any further damage to the neonate lung and maintain adequate acid base balance?I. tidal volumes of 5-6 mL/kgII. PEEP >5 cmH2OIII. inspiratory time between 0.25 and 0.4 secondsIV. continuous flow no more than 8 L/minV. keep PIP

If you observe that your patient has significant apnea spells leading to bradycardia, you should: