In the Kirby-Bauer plate in the photograph, the effect indicated by the letter B (disc 7) is

The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes _____________.

The RT has been asked to evaluate a patient’s ability to clear secretions and to determine a care plan to improve the patient’s bronchial hygiene . In which situation is the efficacy of the procedure not affected?

 The respiratory therapist is demonstrating incentive spirometry to a 5-year-old patient and the family postoperatively. Which outcome should the respiratory therapist tell them is the greatest advantage of incentive spirometry?

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.26 PaC02: 42 HC03: 16

How should the respiratory therapist assess the patient’s ability to perform incentive spirometry correctly?

Interpret the following ABG:  pH: 7.54 PaC02: 26 mmHg HC03: 21 mEq/L  

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.33 PaC02: 54 mmHg HC03: 28 mEq/L  

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.25 PaC02: 56 mmHg HC03: 24 mEq/L  

A 30-year-old unconscious male patient is brought into the emergency room with the following arterial blood gas values when breathign room air: pH 7.27, Pac02 56 mm Hg, Pa02 70 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mmol/L