A respiratory therapist could suggest which of the following to treat Epiglottitis?1. Racemic epinephrine2. Steroids3. Antibiotics4. Endotracheal or tracheostomy tube

A positive tuberculin test would be demonstrated by an induration (wheal) of what size?

A 12% change in FEV1 post bronchodilator indicates reversible airway disease.

If an asthma patient has a peak flow reading of 45% at after taking a rescue inhaler at home, what should the patient’s care plan recommend?

A flail chest causes atelectasis in the lung segments under the flailed ribs.

A flail chest occurs when a person breaks three ribs in two or more places.

Intercracnial pressures should be maintained at what pressure?

A respiratory therapist should suggest which of the following for a patient with LTB?1. Racemic epinephrine2. Cool aerosol face mask3. Albuterol4. Oral steroids

A patient is observed to have many attempts to breath that do not trigger a breath on a bipap.  Which setting would you adjust.

Almost all patients with OSA are compliant and wear their CPAPS nightly.