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A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in), 62-kg (136-lb) 39-year-old female is receiving PC, A/C ventilation.  The following data are available:   FIO2           0.40 Mandatory rate         15 Total rate         15 Set inspiratory pressure         20 cm H2O Exhaled VT       620 mL I:E           1:4 PEEP         10 cm H2O     pH            7.52 PaCO2          26 mm Hg PaO2        110 mm Hg HCO3-          21 mEq/L BE            0 mEq/L SaO2 (calc)           98%   A respiratory therapist should?

During bronchoscopy, a 2 cm tumor was found in the peripheral regions of the lung. What is the most likely type of cancer?

Alterations of the lung associated with kyphoscoliosis include which of the following? Lung compression Mediastinal shift Mucus accumulation Lung restriction

Milky liquid substance found in the pleural space is known as _______.

Which of the following may be used in the management of a patient with central sleep apnea? 1. Acetazolamide 2. Oxygen therapy 3. Inhaled bronchodilator medications 4. Adaptive servo-ventilation (VPAP)

How would a patient’s sleep apnea be classified if their sleep study revealed 8 AHI’s?

Which of the following mask types would be best to try first with a claustrophobic patient that needs nightly CPAP?

Which of the following patients are more likely to develop scoliosis?

Interpret the following CXR. 

Optimus Prime presents to the ED with increased HR and RR. Patient Interview reveals chest pain, decreased chest expansion, dyspnea, and dry cough. Exam reveals dull percussion note, diminished breath sounds on the left side, and displaced heart sounds. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?