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The therapist is about to institute NPPV on a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress. At the same time, the therapist would like for this patient to verbally communicate when possible. Which of the following interfaces would most likely accommodate this form of communication?

With which of the following devices are therapeutic aerosols generated?1. Atomizers2. Nebulizers3. Humidifiers4. Meter dose inhalers

Permissive hypercapnia is needed to protect patients with ARDS from atelectrauma. Which of the following medications is appropriate to facilitate this?

The following data are obtained from a patient on a ventilator:Which of the following represents optimal PEEP?PEEP Level (cm H2O)PIP (cm H20)Plateau Pressure (cm H2O)VT (mL)6351850083820500104223500124526500

These data were obtained from a 70-kg (154-lb) patient on volume-controlled ventilation in the assist-control mode: Mode Assist-control FIO2 0.70 Rate 12 breaths/min VT 500 mL PEEP 8 cm H2O ABGs pH 7.42 PaCO2 43 mm Hg PaO2 172 mm Hg HCO3 23 mEq/L BE -2 mEq/L On the basis of this information, the respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

Which of the following hemodynamic parameter that is not within normal limits?

Your patient has evidence of retained secretions and you have an order to administer a mucolytic agent. To monitor the patient for bronchospasm during aerosol drug therapy, what actions should the RT take?

Calculate PAO2

A patient receiving volume-controlled ventilation is ordered to have PEEP initiated. Observation of which of the following values will best determine the optimal level of PEEP?

Which of the following measures should be used in assessing the adequacy of a patient’s alveolar ventilation? 1. PaO2 2. Arterial pH 3. PaCO2 4. HCO3–