Data below were obtained while an adult patient was receivin…

Data below were obtained while an adult patient was receiving VC ventilation with an FIO2 of 0.50:                                           1300             1315          1330           1345PEEP (cm H2O)                      5               10                15              20BP (mm Hg)                       140/90        130/90       120/80      110/80SpO2 (%)                                75              90               94               95Static compliance                   20               40               60               55(mL/cm H2O)  Which of the following levels of PEEP should a respiratory therapist choose?

A patient involved in a motor vehicle crash presents with re…

A patient involved in a motor vehicle crash presents with respiratory distress.  A chest radiograph confirms the presence of multiple fractures to five adjacent ribs on the left side.  Which of the following physical findings should be expected during assessment of the chest?

A respiratory therapist observes the following data while mo…

A respiratory therapist observes the following data while monitoring mechanical ventilation:   8:00 AM       9:00 AM       10:00 AM   Peak Pressure (cm H2O)35 4043Plateau Pressure (cm H2O)3028 24 Set PEEP was constant.  Which of the following is present?

A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis complains of…

A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis complains of shortness of breath following thoracic surgery.  The patient is receiving 30% O2 by aerosol mask.  Rhonchi in the right lower lobe are heard on auscultation.  Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?

Chest physiotherapy is initiated for a patient who is alert…

Chest physiotherapy is initiated for a patient who is alert and oriented.  As therapy progresses, a respiratory therapist notices the patient is no longer responsive to verbal stimuli.  The therapist checks the patient’s pulse and finds that the heart rate is 30.  The patient has a respiratory rate of 6.  Which of the following should the therapist do NEXT?

A 34-week gestational age infant has been stable while recei…

A 34-week gestational age infant has been stable while receiving mechanical ventilation.  Oxygen saturation decreases to 85% and does not respond to an increased FIO2. Transillumination of the chest produces a 1-cm halo that extends around the point of contact with the skin.  Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?