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While caring for a post CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) patient, the physician orders you to increase the FIO2 from the current 50% to 70%. What change in flow will be noted if using an air entrainment nebulizer?

Explain what a Fisher Paykel is and what Servo controlled means.  (2pts)

The child is admitted to the pediatric unit where the physician orders cool aerosol via a face mask at 50%.  Which device listed below would best meet your needs?

The Bernoulli / Venturi principle and effect describes the mechanism where increased gas velocity creates pressure changes resulting in _______________ .

Given a gas at 22° C with an absolute humidity of 14 mg/L of gas, what is the body humidity and humidity deficit?  2pts Calculate BH (%)______________________________________________% Humidity Deficit= ____________________________________________ mg/L 

Explain how a HME works and two contraindications of use. (2pts)

Which of the following is not an indicator of an appropriate level of PEEP therapy?

During post-bronchodilator spirometry, what minimum improvement in FEV₁ is required to confirm reversibility of airway obstruction?

A 45-year-old patient presents with dyspnea and fever. CXR shows increased density with visible air bronchograms. What is the most likely cause?

A patient in the ICU is receiving assist/control volume-control ventilation and is scheduled to undergo bronchoscopy. The respiratory therapist should anticipate all of the following considerations except: