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Factors affecting the amount of oxygen received by a patient using a nasal cannula include which of the following?I. Liter flow of oxygenII. Depth of inspirationIII. Rate of respirationIV. Presence of a humidification in the system

A patient is recieving  volume controlled mechanical ventilation with a minute volume of 6.1 L/min. The pH is 7.36 and the PaCO2 is 60 torr. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

A patient is currently on a spontaneous mode:   CPAP – 5 cm H2O HR – 80 bpm FIO2 – 0.30 SpO2 – 96% Respiratory rate – 20 breaths/min Tidal volume – 320 ml Minute volume – 6 L/min What is this patient’s rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI)?

The gradual reduction of ventilatory support is called:

An awake and alert patient is currently on CPAP via nasal mask with the following information: CPAP – 5 cm H2O pH – 7.28 FIO2 – 40% PaCO2 – 65 mmHg HR – 115 bpm PaO2 – 50 mmHg RR – 32 breaths/min HCO3 – 29 mEq/L SpO2 – 85% BE – +3 mEq/L What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

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A 52 year old female with complaints of abdominal pressure, increasing abdominal girth, ‘crampy’ abdominal pain and decreased ability to eat was referred for an abdominal ultrasound by her physician. Medical history includes mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix.  The sonogram is most likely suspicious for:

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