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On a 60 kg patient,clinical indications that a patient has impending acute ventilatotory failure,(the patient needs mechanical ventilation) are which of the following?1. vital capacity of 740 ml2. vital capacity 800 3. negative inspiratory force of -274. Negative inspiratory force of -18

What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water?1. Pneumonia2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)3. Pulmonary fibrosis4. Pulmonary edema

What statements are true regarding oxygen assessment of a smoke inhalation victim?1.  Pulse oximeter is not accurate2.  CO oximeter is accurate3.  Carbon Monoxide level of 12% should be treated with hyperbaric chamber 4.  Airway swelling may be present

The diagnosis of LTB is made by all of the following EXCEPT the child:

Interpret the following ABG:pH 7.44, CO2 55, HCO3 34

A patient with atelectasis needs which of the following therapies?

The major pathologic and structural changes associated with a significant pleural effusion include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a sign of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A patient is received in the emergency room wearing a non rebreather mask.  The paramedic informs you the patient was pulled from a burning car.  The patient has burns on his hands chest and neck.  There is a slight bit of soot on his lips and nose.  The first thing the respiratory therapist should do is?

A pulmonary edema patient’s vital signs are as follows:  HR – 105, RR, 22, BNP 505, Creatinine is normal, C(a-v) is 5%.  Blood protein and sodium levels are low.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate medication to give at this time?