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In observing an infant’s chest configuration, you notice that it is the same size in both the AP and lateral dimensions. This would indicate that the patient has:

A respiratory therapist is checking a jet nubulizer with an entrainment setting of 35%. A properly calibrated oxygen analyzer measures the concentration at 45%. Which of the following best explains this finding?

What are some types of passover humidifiers?1. simple reservoir2. membrane3. wick

Approximately what percent of patients receiving mechanical ventilation develop pneumonia as a complication?

Which of the following are the hazards and complications of incentive spirometry?1. hyperventilation2. fatigue3. discomfort secondary to inadequate pain control4. barotrauma

You are ordered to draw a blood sample from your patient’s radial artery. You test for adequate circulation by having the patient make a fist while you put pressure over his ulnar and radial arteries. The patient’s hand is then opened, and pressure is released from the ulnar artery. His hand color returns within 15 sec. This would indicate that

A retired home care patient living on a fixed income needs to be able to disinfect her respiratory therapy equipment. Which of the following would be best for her?

Which of the following organisms has been associated with health care–associated infections in patients using a poorly disinfected bronchoscope?

An annual influenza vaccination should be given to all of the following EXCEPT:

In order to minimize the risk of nosocomial infection for patients on the mechanical ventilation, which of the following should be included in the departmental policy?