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Which of the following are considered common pulmonary consequence of neuromuscular disease?1. Atelectasis2. Aspiration3. Hypoventilation4. Pneumothorax

At what level do the nerves that innervate the diaphragm exit the spine?

Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?

A patient with myasthenia gravis presents in the emergency department with profound muscle weakness. Administration of which of the following will improve ventilation?

Muscle involvement commonly affects which of the following in patients with myasthenia gravis?1. Mouth2. Foot3. Eyes4. Leg

Which of the following is often preceded by a history of upper respiratory or flulike symptoms?

In myasthenia gravis, which two pulmonary function values are the most sensitive in detecting respiratory muscle weakness?1. Vital Capacity 2. PImax and PEmax (NIF)3. Expired VE 4. Vt 

Which of the following are mechanical ventilation strategies for the trauma patient?1. Pressure or volume ventilation2. Tidal volume: 6 to 8 ml/kg PBW3. Plateau pressure: less than 28 cm H2O4. Minute volume to maintain PaCO2 between 25 and35 mm Hg

When assessing an obese patient, an approach to noninvasive ventilation includes1. obtain an arterial blood gas analysis to assess baseline gas exchange.2. monitor vital signs, gas exchange, respiratory rate, tidal volume, and comfort of the patient.3. explain the indications of noninvasive ventilation to the patient and the possible outcomes.4. suggested initial settings are greater than 10 ml/kg of actual weight for tidal volume

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