Mr. Knight present to the ER with an increased HR, RR, BP. SpO2 values are 85% on a 12L NRB. He is complaining of dyspnea and states he missed his dialysis appointment yesterday. ABG results: ph 7.37, PaCO2 43, PaO2 62, HCO3 24. Which of the following would be the best option?

Ten minutes into a hand-held nebulizer treatment given to deliver albuterol (Proventil), the patient complains of dizziness and tingling fingers. Patient’s RR was 24 during the treatment.  What should be done?

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.