An awake /alert patient is showing SOB at a rate of 40 breaths/min, using accessory muscles to breathe. An ABG was obtained with the following results 100% NRB:   pH 7.46 PaCO2 30 mmHg PaO2 48 mmHg HCO3 23 BE/BD +0.5   What should the practitioner recommend?

The physicians are having trouble with intubating orally with an ETT. The patient’s status has worsened. What type of airway can a respiratory therapist recommend to quickly put an airway in place without having to use the laryngoscope?

Initial respiratory rate on CMV that should be set for obstructive disease/disorder patients is:

Increasing positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) could lead to these risks:   I. Increase in cardiac output II. Decrease in venous return III. Decrease in stroke volume IV. Increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)

Which of the following alarms on ventilatory support will indicate mechanical leaks?   I. Low VE alarm II. Low pressure alarm III. High pressure alarm IV. Low PEEP alarm

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An intubated patient is recieving mechaical ventilation. The patient’s condition has not changed, but peak inspiratory pressures are increasing. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?

A 21 year old is admitted to the emergency department following blunt trauma to the nose and face. Intubation has not been performed due to excessive facial bleeding. Which of the following artificial airways will provide the fastest acess for short-term mechanical ventilation?

A 5’7″ male patient is in acute respiratory failure due to a severe myocardial infarction. The patient was resuscitated successfully. The physician is asking for ventilator setting recommendation post intubation. Which of the following would be the best mode for this patient?

Which of the following statement about performing compressions during CPR for an infant are correct?I. The compression to ventilation ratio should be10:2II. The compression rate should be greater than 100/minIII.Compression should be applied to the sternum at the nipple lineIV. Compression depth should be three inches