A respiratory therapist is performing intrapulmonary percuss…

A respiratory therapist is performing intrapulmonary percussive ventilation with 2.5 mg albuterol and 3 mL normal saline solution to a 16-year-old male who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilatory support. During the therapy, the respiratory therapist notes the following:   Before therapy 5 minutes after initiation of therapy Heart rate (beats/min) 98 105 Respiratory rate (breaths/min) 18 16 Blood pressure (mm Hg) 115/75               120/80 Intracranial pressure (mm Hg) 17 22 Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

A respiratory therapist is performing an exercise tolerance…

A respiratory therapist is performing an exercise tolerance test on a 10-year-old female with suspected exercise-induced asthma using a bicycle ergometer. How long should the respiratory therapist allow the child to perform a monitored exercise interval?