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All of the following indicate a potential need for administration of a water or isotonic saline aerosol except:

When a patient’s chart is reviewed, it is important to look for contraindications to CPT. They would include all of the following EXCEPT:  

A respiratory therapist observes that the peak inspiratory pressure of an intubated patient has increased from 24 – 35 cmH2O, exhibits wheezes bilaterally and the pressure limit alarm is intermittently activating. The therapist notes the Pplat and PEEP have not changed. The therapist should:

Which of the following is false about cuff inflation techniques (MOV = minimal occluding volume; MLT = minimal leak technique)?

For what should sputum collected by aerosol therapy induction be inspected?1. color2. volume3. odor4. consistency

What factors can hinder effective coughing?I. artificial airwaysII. neuromuscular diseaseIII. systemic dehydrationIV. pain or fear of painV. use of expectorants

You are using a pneumatically powered mechanical percussor on a patient receiving CPT. The unit is powered by an E-cylinder of O2 because piped-in gas is unavailable. After a few minutes of operation, you notice that the percussor begins to slow down and then stops. What should you do?

BONUS: Zileuton belongs to which of the following categories?

In which of the following patients would you consider modifying any head-down positions used for postural drainage?I. a patient with unstable blood pressureII. a patient with a cerebrovascular disorderIII. a patient with systemic hypertensionIV. a patient with orthopnea

Indications for warming inspired gases include which of the following: