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Which of the following routine activities is associated with shortened successful ventilator discontinuation processes in an acute care facility?

A 52-year-old female patient has developed ARDS with hypoxemic respiratory failure following surgery to repair intestinal perforation. Which of the following approaches to the management of hypoxemia is contraindicated?

How can a clinician differentiate between a right middle and right lower lobe pneumonia on CXR?

Positive pressure ventilation can adversely affect renal function and decrease urine output. This is most likely due to:

Which of the following medications is often used for the treatment of ICU psychosis/delirium?

Which are complications of oral intubation? Select all that apply.

Which of the following pulmonary artery (PA) catheter-related events is most likely to result in abrupt onset of hemoptysis?

A RCP has recently completed a minibronchoalveolar (miniBAL) procedure. The RCP notes the presence of loud bubbling and gurgling noises over both lung fields during the post-procedure auscultation. What action is indicated at this time?

Which lab value is an indicator of renal function?

A 62-year-old male patient  has been receiving conventional mechanical ventilation for 4 days. Current pressure control CMV ventilator settings: Inspiratory pressure 38 cmH2O, PEEP 18 cmH2O, FiO2 0.85. Exhaled tidal volumes average  8 mL/kg. Current assessment findings: Mean airway pressure: 28 cmH2O, SpO2 86%. What ventilator changes would you suggest?