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Dry drowning victims will not have water in their lungs because of which of the following?

Mr. Jacobson is a patient in the burn unit with full thickness burns to his face,  his anterior chest, both arms and his genitalia. He is intubated and on the mechanical ventilator. Based on these findings, what would be his estimated % of surface burns?

You are called to assist in the insertion of a chest tube for treatment of a recurrent pleural effusion. The chest tube should usually be inserted where?

BONUS: In which of the following situations would hyperinflation therpay be appropriate to recommend to the physician in the presence of atelectasis?

Which of the following are true based on an elevated COHb?I. the pulse oximetry reading is reflective of the level of carbon monoxide poisoningII. mechanical ventilation should be considered on a patient who has a COHb < 10III. hyperbaric chamber should be used for a COHb of > 30IV. 100% oxygen should be used on a patient who is showing signs of respiratory distress       when CO poisoning is suspected

Mr. Narco Lepsey was evaluated by neurologist after complaining of weakness and lethargy. The neurologist tells the patient that he has a neuromuscular disorder caused by inflammation and destruction of the myelin sheath around the peripheral nerves. Which disorder matches this description?

A patient has recently had a chest tube placed anteriorly in the third intercostal space and is connected to an underwater seal drainage system with suction. You observed that one of the side holes of the chest tube is outside the chest wall. Correct statements about the situation include which of the following:I. the RT should remove the chest tubeII. the tube should be clamped immediatelyIII. the chest tube should be placed in 2 cm of sterile waterIV. a tension pneumothorax will developV. a new chest tube will need to be placed

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found during the inspection and palpation of a patient with flail chest?I. paradoxical chest movementII. chest wall abrasionsIII. equal chest excursionIV. splinting during inspirationV. increased tactile fremitus

A patient with a neuromuscular disorder is evaluated in the ED after reporting increasing shortness of breath and difficulty in clearing secretions. The patient was admitted to monitor any progression of symptoms or decline in respiratory function. Which of the following will be the best method to assess the adequacy of the patient’s respiratory muscle strength?

Why is Calixta alone at the beginning of “The Storm”?