Interpret the CXR.   

CPT (postural drainage, percussion, and vibration) has been performed for 5 days on a cooperative patient with bronchiectasis. During that time, the patient has been treated with antibiotics, well fed, and hydrated. The patient has produced a total of 5 mL of sputum during the past 24 hours. What should be recommended?

Mrs. Everdeen presents with increased RR, HR, temp. She has a dull percussion note in the left lower lobe and crackles can be heard on auscultation. She has 2 dogs, and 3 birds inside her home in Southern Ohio. What would be the most likely reason for her illness?

A patient has been intubated by EMS in route to the ED. A CXR was taken apon arrival. After examing the CXR, what is the best course of action to take?        

A blot clot in the deep veins, usually in the legs:

A blood clot that becomes dislodged and travels to another part of the body

A 58-year-old female patient with congestive heart failure is being treated with 40% oxygen and diuretics. Within 3 hours she has lost 1500 mL of urine and her pulse oximeter reading has improved from 84% to 93% saturation. Her electrocardiogram shows a heart rate of 110 beats/min with the new observation of premature ventricular contractions. Her recent serum electrolyte values show a potassium level of 2.1 mEq/L. What recommendation could be made in her care?

A sucking  chest wound would be classified as a(n) ______________ pneumothorax. 

A patient with pneumonia in the right middle lobe and pulmonary edema is rolled on their side so the left lung is down  After 3 minutes in this position, the patient complains of SOB and SpO2 reads 88%. The most likely cause of this is:

A patient developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery. The patient is has the following vital signs: HR 104, RR 18, SpO2 88% on 2L NC. She has diminished BS over the atelectatic part but otherwise clear. Which of the following treatment options would you recommend?