Which of the following disease processes present with the following signs and symptoms: recurrent gram negative infections, 3 layered sputum that is thick and foul smelling and a “Tree in Winter Pattern” on a bronchogram if done?

The most reliable diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis involves:

Which of the following confirms the previous questions diagnosis?

In February, a 4 week old black male presents to the clinic with copius amounts of nasal drainage, RR 50 and HR 145 bpm. Mom reports he is not taking his usual amount of formula and is experiencing chocking with feeds. Based on this information what is the MOST likely diagnosis for this patient?

One of the most common rescue reliever medications in asthma management is:

BONUS: State the recommended dose of Ribavirin and the generic drug name. (all or nothing)

A positive sweat test would be any value of _____ mmol/L:

BONUS: A respiratory therapist has been assigned to administer Airway Clearance Technique (ACT) to a number of patients on the ward. In which of the following conditions may ACT be contraindicated?I. Foreign body aspirationII. Mucus pluggingIII. EmpyemaIV. Treated pneumothorax

A therapist viewing frontal and lateral neck x-rays of a 2 year old child and notices what is described as a “picket-fence sign”. Which of the following conditions does this child likely have?

A 16 year old pediatric patient (5’ 8” in height) has had his appendix removed and the physician has ordered an incentive spirometry every 1-2 hours while awake. Based on this information which of the following are true?I. the patient’s minimal volume goal is 2100 millilitersII. only an initial instruction should be performedIII. the patient’s minimal volume goal is 700 millilitersIV. if the patient cannot reach 630 milliliters, more aggressive therapy should be recommended.