A four-year- old child presents in the ED short of breath, f…

A four-year- old child presents in the ED short of breath, febrile, drooling and complaining of a sore throat. A lateral neck x-ray is done and indicates the presence of a “thumb sign.” Based on this evaluation, the patient most likely has which of the following?

After an ultrasonic nebulizer treatment is given to an intub…

After an ultrasonic nebulizer treatment is given to an intubated 6-year-old child, large amounts of watery secretions are found with suctioning. A 10 French suction catheter with –120 mm Hg suction pressure is being used. What should be recommended in this situation?

The following ABG results have been collected on a 52-year-o…

The following ABG results have been collected on a 52-year-old man with a pulmonary embolism. The patient was not receiving O2 when the sample was drawn. pH 7.55 PaCO2 28 mm Hg PaO2 142 mm Hg Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

A patient is admitted through the Emergency Department with…

A patient is admitted through the Emergency Department with a diagnosis of CO poisoning. ABGs, which are drawn with her breathing room air, show the following: pH 7.31 PaCO2 32 torr PaO2 85 torr HCO3– 15 mEq/L BE -9 mEq/L Based on this, what change should be recommended?