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An 12 year old child with cystic fibrosis is in the pediatric ward receiving bland aerosol therapy with 30% FIO2 at 6 LPM. Current vitals are as follows: HR – 105 bpmRR – 30 breaths/minSpO2 – 96% The patient is also using accessory muscles to breathe. What should be done at this time?

A 3 year old patient with history of shortness of breath and retained secretions has two consecutive sweat chloride test results of 90 and 95 mEq/L. This patient has been diagnosed for:

A 5 year old child is intubated on CMV. The following parameters and ABG are as follows: Settings Parameters Blood Gas Mode – AC/PCV Total f – 25 pH – 7.35 f – 20      Ex VT – 200 ml PaCO2 – 44 mmHg Pressure – 35 cm H2O     PaO2 – 45 mmHg PEEP – 5 cm H2O    HCO3 – 25 mEq/L FIO2 – 0.35   BE – 0     Hb – 14 The child is sedated and exhibiting optimal chest rise. What could you do at this time?

Which of the following statements about epiglottitis is true:I. May require immediate intubationII. Usually treated with cool aerosolIII. High grade feverIV. Presents with drooling

Just after intubation of a pediatric patient, what should be assessed for proper placement of the endotracheal tube?   I. Bilateral chest rise II. Colorimetric capnometer III. Chest radiograph IV. Bilateral breathsounds

What view provides the best long axis image of the spleen?

The spleen has two components joined at the hilum; they are the ______________ and ______________ components.

An accessory spleen is most commonly found near the left kidney.

What is the most common benign mass of the spleen?

The primary function of the spleen is: