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?

Which of the following would be recommended for the management of an adult with a severe flail chest? Pain management                                       iii. Mechanical ventilation Positive end expiratory pressure-PEEP   iv. Lung expansion protocol

An adult patient who was rescued from a house fire is being received in the Emergency Department. The patient is wearing a simple oxygen mask at 5 L/min. The SpO2 value by pulse oximeter is 100%, and his SaO2 value from an ABG sample analyzed on a CO oximeter is 73%. What should be recommended at this time?