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Mr. Foggy Nelson has a P/F ratio of 95 while receiving 80% oxygen and a PEEP 12 via mechanical ventilator. How would  the severity of ARDS be classified based on the Berlin definition.

The following data is obtained on a patient in the cardiac ICU: . CVP 14 mmHg         PAP  51/25        PCWP 25                 Aortic pressure- decreased               BP 89/47                             CO 3.2                SPO2 85%             HR 110 Left Ventricle filling pressures are normal . The problem is most likely in the ______.

The MD has order an indirect calorimetry test via the metabolic cart for your burn patient in the ICU. You made several vent changes just now. How long should you wait before the metabolic study is started?

Dr. Mallard has developed a PE. Which of the following would be expected? CVP- increased                PAP- Decreased    Shunt- increased            PVR decreased

Which of the following patients is at the highest risk of cardiogenic shock?

The respiratory therapist is called to evaluate a female patient known to have advanced emphysema. She is wearing a nasal cannula at 6 L/min. The nurse says that she has become drowsy and less responsive since the oxygen was given to her an hour ago. Her ABG results on the oxygen show the following:  PaO2, 84 torr  PaCO2, 65 torr  pH, 7.32      Which of the following should be recommended?  1. Leave her on the cannula.  2. Change her to 24% O2 on an air entrainment mask and repeat the ABG in 20 minutes.  3. Change her to a simple oxygen mask and repeat the ABG in 20 minutes.  4. Let her rest undisturbed.  5. Monitor her closely for becoming more alert. 

The description pink puffer would include which of the following?

Diagnosis is confirmed of COPD if the FEV1/FVC is less than ____ postbronchodilator.

Ms. Wednesday Adams has been diagnosed with ARDS. Choose the most appropriate ventilator strategy?

_______ is the sequence of reactions by which most living cells generate energy during the process of aerobic respiration.