A hemodynamically unstable patient being ventilated in VC-CMV mode is triggering inspiration at a rate of 25.  His ABG results are as followed: ABG: pH 7.50 PCO2 30 PO2 98 HCO3 24 Sa02 100% What should you recommend?  

Which of the following will increase the volume delivered to a patient on a pressure limited ventilator? l. Decreasing the sensitivity ll. Increasing the flow setting lll. Decreasing the flow setting lV. Increasing the pressure setting

The following information is obtained on a 6’2″ male patient: VENT SETTINGS Mode PRVC Vt  600 RR 12 PEEP 5 cm H20 PS 10 cm H20 FIO2 65% VITALS HR 106 RR 20 BP 139/95 SP02 89% ABG pH  7.45 PaCO2 35 Pa02 52 HCO3 25 Sa02 87% Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

When initiating mechanical ventilation for a patient with chronic CO2 retention, the therapist must assure adequate inspiratory flow in order to prevent

Which choice best distinguishes between mitosis and meiosis?

A high pressure ventilator alarm is sounding and you are unsure if ventilation is occurring. What action should you take first?

Nurse Brady calls to inform you that you will be receiving a new vent patient.  She states that the patient is a multi-trauma patient who is heavily sedated and paralyzed.  What mode of ventilation should you recommend?

Identify the digestive organ labeled G.

Mr. Jones is 68-year-old male.  He was admitted to the step down unit two days ago due to altered mental status (AMS) and a urinary tract infection (UTI).  He is currently on a 55% venti mask and is lethargic, with labored and shallow breathing.  His current labs and vital signs are as followed:   Vital Signs: HR 125 RR 28 BP 64/47 Sa02 90%   BBS: decreased aeration X-ray: no acute changes   ABG: pH 7.02 PCO2 88 PO2 52 HCO3 12 S02 88%   What mode of ventilation would you recommend for Mr. Jones?

A patient’s minute volume is 8.5 L/min and the respiratory rate is 13.  What is the tidal volume?