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Which of the following are reasons to recommend capnography monitoring? 1. BIPAP initiation 2. Verify correct placement of ETT 3. Optimize mechanical ventilation 4. Assess effectiveness of CPR

A 70-kg (154 lb) male patient is receiving mechanical ventilation. The respiratory therapist notes the patient’s SpO2 drops from 97% to 86%.  The right lung is expanding more than the left, with clear breath sounds on the right but diminished breath sounds on the left.  The patient’s ETT is taped at the 29 cm mark at the lip. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do at this time?

A capnometer calibrated on room air should have which of the following readings?

Which of the following is true of MDI administration? 1. A new canister should be primed 2. The actuator should be washed out daily with acetic acid and warm water mix 3. The addition of a valved holding chamber will decrease the amount of inhaled medication 4. Only beta-agonist can be delivered via MDI

A patient complains of dizziness after receiving IPPB therapy.  What should the respiratory therapist do?

A respiratory therapist is preparing to assist in a nasotracheal intubation of an adult patient.  Which of the following will be required to complete the intubation?

A 75-year-old, 5’5″ and 237 lb female patient is currently receiving IPPB therapy.  Her set pressure is 15, flow rate 20  and sensitivity -1.  The respiratory therapist notes that the patient delivered Vt is 550 ml.  What adjustments should the respiratory therapist make?

A patient was extubated 30 minutes ago.  The patient is now tachycardic, hypoxemic and has marked inspiratory stridor.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A patient has just been intubated, and the CO2 detector placed on the proximal end of hte ETT reads 1.5%.  The respiratory therapist should suspect which of the following?

Suppose your payroll check is directly deposited to your checking account. Everything else held constant, total reserves in the banking system ________ and the monetary base ________.