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After 30 minutes on mechanical ventilation, an ABG was obtained with the following results:pH 7.25                              Tot f – 20PaCO2 – 65 mmHg            PIP – 40 cm H2OPaO2 – 450 mmHg            SpO2 – 100%HCO3 – 26 mEq/L            BE – (+1)                  HbO2 – 99%                  What would you do at this time?I.      Increase minute volumeII.      Decrease PEEPIII.      Increase SensitivityIV.      Decrease FIO2

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The patient has met all extubation requirement. The patient is on CPAP of 5 cm H2O and PSV of 0 cm H2O and an FIO2 30%. What therapy should be given to the patient after extubation?

The next day the patient is placed on spontaneous weaning parameters of CPAP of 5 cm H2O and PSV of 6 cm H2O. What weaning data will help you determine if the weaning trial has been met for extubation?I.      VC > 10 ml/KgII.      Spontaneous VT < 5 ml/KgIII.      Maximum inspiratory pressure – 30 cm H2OIV.      Rapid shallow breathing index of 110

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The next day laboratory data are available from AM draws with the following: Hb – 15 mEq/L Na – 138  BUN – 13 Hct – 45% K – 3.9 Creatinine – 0.8 WBC – 16,000 Cl – 99 Plt – 200 CO2 – 30 Glu- 85   Patient still has bilateral wheezing with bilateral I:E rhonchi and crackles. ETS for moderate amount of semi thick yellow secretions. Sputum cultures returned with positive growth. Vitals are:Pulse – 120Resp rate – 32BP – 130/88SpO2 – 91%   What would you recommend at this time to resolve these problems?

Mr. Ben Parker is a 42 y/o patient that currently on CPAP of 5, FIO2 35% and all spontaneuos parameters have been met for extubation. After suctioning you deflate the ETT cuff and there is no leak present. What should the practitioner suggest.

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A 14 year old girl is admitted in the pediatric for exacerbation of cystic fibrosis. On a chest radiograph, infiltrates can be seen in the anterior lower lobes. How should the therapist position the patient for postural drainage and percussion (PD&P)?