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Choose the statements that describe the best breathing pattern for particle deposition in the lower airways when using a small volume nebulizer. I.   Inhale slowly.II.  Inhale rapidly.III. Inhale deeply through the nose.IV. Use a mouthpiece instead of a mask.V.  Hold the breath in for about 10 seconds before exhaling every few breaths.

While administering medicated aerosol therapy with a small volume nebulizer, the respiratory therapist observes the patient breathing rapidly and shallowly. What should the RT do at this time?

A patient in respiratory distress due to an asthma episode presents to the emergency department. The patient is audibly wheezing and is dyspneic. Albuterol (2.5 mg) is prescribed via a small volume nebulizer. How should this patient be assessed? I.   Perform an arterial blood gas analysis II.  Continuously  monitor the patient’s SpO2 III. Auscultate and take vital signs pre- and post-treatment. IV. Measure peak expiratory flow or FEV1 pre- and post-treatment.  

The relative humidity is 40%, and the capacity is 32 mg H2O/L.  What is the content (absolute humidity) of this gas?

Ms. Rodriguez is a 58-year-old female with a tracheostomy after prolonged intubation for ARDS. She is awake, alert, and sitting up in bed. She is on a cuffless trach and currently receiving 28% oxygen via a trach collar. Her oxygen saturation is 94%, respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute, and she denies shortness of breath. Her secretions are thin and easy to suction. ABG results: pH: 7.40 PaCO₂: 40 mmHg PaO₂: 82 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 24 mEq/L

The contraindications for HME use include: I.   Presence of thick, copious secretionsII.  Bronchopleural fistula (A pathologic connection between the main stem, lobar, or segmental bronchus and the pleural space)III. HypothermiaIV. Diagnosis of COPD

The primary goal of humidity therapy is to _________________________________________________.

An adult patient started on bland aerosol therapy after extubation begins to develop stridor. The most appropriate action is which of the following?

The census occurs every 10 years 

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