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Which of the following is true of pseudomonas aeruginosa? I.     Gram negative II.    Gram positive III.   Often hospital acquired

Which of the following is true of autoclave sterilization? I.     Requires pressures of 15 PSI II.    Will kill spores III.   Is not very effective

Define the following arterial blood gas. pH               7.28 PaCO2        18 PaO2           105 HCO3          10

Define the following arterial blood gas. pH               7.28 PaCO2        18 PaO2           105 HCO3          10

Which of the following breath sound is  associated with pulmonary edema?

Which of the following pre-existing clinical conditions would contraindicate positioning the patient with their head down? I.     Head trauma II.    Pneumonia III.   Dyspnea

What is the most commonly administered respiratory drug in an acute care (hospital) setting?

The following picture represents which of the following positions?

Why is the I/E ratio so important during positive pressure ventilation?

Which of the following circumstances may contraindicate pulmonary drainage, percussion, or vibration? I.     Presence of an artificial airway II.    Unilateral atelectasis III.   Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism IV.   Large pleural effusion on CXR