A male patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction will most likely have which of the following clinical findings? jaw pain pedal edema nausea and vomiting feverA.yesnoyes noB.noyes noyesC.yesno noyesD.noyesyesno
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A 59-year-old patient with COPD is seen in the pulmonary cli…
A 59-year-old patient with COPD is seen in the pulmonary clinic for a routine appointment. The analysis results of an arterial blood gas sample drawn while the patient is breathing air are below:pH 7.41PaCO2 55 torrPaO2 41 torrHCO3- 35 mEq/LBE +8 mEq/LWhich of the following is the most appropriate NEXT step?
A patient’s V/Q scan indicates an excess of ventilation comp…
A patient’s V/Q scan indicates an excess of ventilation compared to perfusion in the left lower lobe. These results suggest
A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician perform a t…
A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician perform a tracheotomy on a patient who is receiving PC ventilation. The therapist observes increased heart rate, decreased exhaled tidal volume, and distant breath sounds over the right chest. This information is most indicative of a
A physician orders 1 mg of medication to be administered by…
A physician orders 1 mg of medication to be administered by aerosol. If the concentration of a stock solution is 0.04%, how many mL of the solution must be administered?
A 65-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours…
A 65-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours ago and complains of increasing shortness of breath. Breath sounds are decreased over the right lung field. The following data are available:HR 105RR 25BP 155/90 mm HgSpO2 90% on 4-L nasal cannulaWhich of the following studies should a respiratory therapist recommend NEXT?
While administering an IPV treatment at 20 cm H2O to a patie…
While administering an IPV treatment at 20 cm H2O to a patient with cystic fibrosis, a respiratory therapist notes the patient has suddenly become very short of breath and cyanotic. The therapist’s most appropriate action is to
A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in), 62-kg (136-lb) patient is receiving PC…
A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in), 62-kg (136-lb) patient is receiving PC, A/C ventilation. The following data are available:FIO20.40 pH7.52Mandatory rate15 PaCO2 26 torrTotal rate15 PaO2110 torrSet inspiratory pressure20 cm H2O HCO3- 21 mEq/LExhaled VT700 mL BE0 mEq/LI:E1:4 PEEP10 cm H2O A respiratory therapist should recommend decreasing the
A previously healthy 30-year-old patient is hospitalized wit…
A previously healthy 30-year-old patient is hospitalized with chills and fever. A chest radiograph is consistent with right upper lobe pneumonia. Which of the following is most likely to aid in the patient’s management?
A 65-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours…
A 65-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours ago and complains of increasing shortness of breath. Breath sounds are decreased over the right lung field. The following data are available:HR 105RR 25BP155/90 mm HgSpO290% on 4-L nasal cannulaWhich of the following studies should a respiratory therapist recommend NEXT?