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I grasp that my exams have a tight timer… and failing to finish is the same as missing those questions.  I grasp that the best way to avoid such issues is to study hard and be ready/knowledgeable when I take the exam.

I realize that attempting to cheat, cheating, or even looking like I am cheating on my online exams will result in a failing grade for the class and potential expulsion from the college.   True = yes, I understand.

I understand that I can avoid ALL of the potential issues and problems outlined above by coming on campus and taking my exams in the testing centers (one each at Martin campus and Fredd campus).

I understand that if I am whispering questions and answers… if I am talking to someone else, if anyone else is in the room, etc… I will get a 0 on the exam.

An awake and alert patient is currently on settings via nasal mask with the following information: IPAP – 12 cm H2O pH – 7.35 EPAP – 6 cm H2O PaCO2 – 55 mmHg FIO2 – 0.65 PaO2 – 45 mmHg RR – 32 breaths/min HCO3 – 29 mEq/L SpO2 – 85% BE – +3 mEq/L What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

A male patient is 5 feet 10 inches tall and his physician wants to place him on pressure support ventilation (PSV). Pressure support should be adjusted to maintain a spontaneous tidal volume of:

An adult patient is being tracheally suctioned with a 14 french catheter but no secretions are suctioned. Suction pressure is set at -105mmHg. What should be done at this time? Group of answer choices Lavage with normal saline Increase the suction pressure to -120 mmHg Use a larger suction catheter Use more lubricating gel

On pressure control ventilation, what parameter is variable when changes in airway resistance and compliance occur?

An awake and alert patient with stable vital signs has been on the following settings for 30 minutes: CPAP – 5 cm H2O Total rate – 18 breaths/min PSV – 6 cm H2O VT – 350 ml FIO2 – 0.30 NIF – (-45 cm H2O) What should the respiratory care practitioner suggest at this time?

A physician would like to place her patient on SIMV after SBT. The following below is the patient’s current ventilator settings. What rate would you suggest beginning SIMV for weaning?   Mode – ACRate – 14 breaths/minVT – 450 mlPEEP – 5 cm H2OFIO2 – 0.30