A patient has been receiving an aerosolized bronchodilator through a handheld nebulizer over the past day. Which of the following would a respiratory therapist recommend to minimize the risk of her getting a nosocomial infection? 1. Add a broad-spectrum antibiotic to the nebulizer with each treatment. 2. Change the handheld nebulizer and mouthpiece every 24 hours. 3. Discard medications and saline solution 24 hours after opening. 4. Respiratory therapists should wash their hands before giving a treatment.

Which 2 tissues are avoided during a paramedian approach for spinal administration (select the 2 correct answers)?

The respiratory therapist notes a respiratory rate of 34/min in the patient’s chart. The patient’s breathing pattern is best described by which of the following?

Which two peripheral nerves branch off of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus? (select all that apply)

Because a home care patient requires an increased O2 flow, the physician has ordered a change from an O2 concentrator to O2 cylinders. The patient should be told the following to ensure a safe environment:

The respiratory therapist is preparing to transport a patient on a 4-L/min nasal cannula from the oncology ward to the radiology department. The E cylinder used for transport contains 1500 psig. How long will the contents last running the cylinder down to 500 psig?

A 47-year-old patient tells the respiratory therapist that over the past 3 years he has developed a productive cough from December through March. This finding would suggest that he has

A patient rescued from a house fire is wearing a high flow nasal cannula with 10 L/min of oxygen because of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. A standard pulse oximeter on the patient’s right index finger shows a SpO2 value of 99%. An arterial blood gas sample is obtained and sent to the laboratory for analysis on a blood gas analyzer and a CO-oximeter. Results from the analyzer are as follows: pH 7.25 PaCO2 35 torr PaO2 349 torr HCO3– 10 mEq/L BE –14 mEq/L SaO2 (calc) 100% Results from the CO-oximeter are as follows: O2Hb 80% COHb 18% MetHb 2% Which result(s) should be followed to best assess the patient’s clinical status?

After a patient is intubated, the CO2 detector on the proximal end of the ET tube reads 2%. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do at this time?

A patient’s PaO2 is 80 torr on a nonrebreathing mask, but the patient complains he can’t tolerate wearing the mask. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?