Calculate the static compliance given the following information: Ppeak 42 cm H2O, Pplat 37 cm H2O, VT 550 mL, PEEP +10 cm H2O, FIO2 1.0, rate 22. 

ABG Interpretations: pH  7.33 PaCO2 66 HCO3  35

In hemodynamic monitoring, catheters may be placed directly in all of the following locations except

Calculate the stroke index using the following data: cardiac output = 4.7 L/min, heart rate = 90 beats/min, and body surface area = 1.7 m2.

Which of the following techniques provides a noninvasive estimate of arterial oxygenation and carbon dioxide?

Which waveform is most likely to determine the beneficial effects of a bronchodilator treatment? 

The therapist wants to increase the minute volume for a patient receiving continuous ventilation with a volume- cycle ventilator. Which control could help you accomplish this?I. RateII. Pressure LimitIII. Tidal VolumeIV. Flowrate

What does a shift downward indicate on a pressure-volume loop? 

Which of the following modes of ventilation automatically adjusts respiratory rate and inspiratory pressure to deliver the desired minute ventilation and minimize the work of breathing?

In reviewing a patient’s blood gas report, the therapist should look at the _________ value to assess a patient’s ventilatory status and __________ value for the oxygenation status.