Match the following diseases.

Dr. Lecter presents to the ER with chest pain, decreased chest expansion, dyspnea, cough, cyanotic. Assessment notes increased RR, HR, BP. CXR notes a tracheal shift to the effected side, Meniscus sign, and blunting of the costophrenic angle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

10-year-old Jack Hotchner has inhaled hot gases, and an inspection of his mouth shows edema and blisters. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following fractures would make a patient vent dependent?

The diagnosis of epiglottitis is aided by: 1. laying the patient down and observing the throat with a tongue blade. 2. visualization of the throat during tracheal intubation. 3. observing if the patient can swallow. 4. observing how the patient holds his or her tongue.

Structural changes associated with pleural effusion are:  Lung compression  Atelectasis    Barrel chest  Compression of the great veins and decreased cardiac venous return 

Late-stage complications of extensive body surface burns include: 1. sepsis. 2. upper airway obstruction. 3. pneumonia. 4. pulmonary embolism.

Favorable prognostic factors in clean water near-drowning include: 1. greater effort to reach the surface. 2. alcohol in the victim. 3. colder water. 4. younger age

Aaron Hotchner presents to your clinic with excessive mucus production, wheezing, and worsening cough for 1 month. Patient has been more tired lately and has lost 10 pounds. Patient grew up in a home with 2 parents that smoked.

Which of the following may be used in the management of a patient with central sleep apnea? 1. Albuterol 2. Oxygen therapy 3. Inhaled bronchodilator medications 4. Adaptive servo-ventilation (VPAP)