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A patient with no history of underlying lung disease presents in the ED with dyspnea and productive cough. Pneumonia is diagnosed based on physical exam and radiographic findings. The patient is tachypnic and tachycardic but still alert and cooperative in spite of his distress. If a room air ABG sample was obtained, which result would fit this case description?

Almost everyone in Arkansas would test positive for histoplasmosis and/or blastomycosis. Which statement best describes most primary fungal infections?

Histoplamosis, M. tuberculosis, Staph. aureus and gram negative anaerobic bacteria often cause a similar pathophysiological change. Which of the following is this common feature in these microorganisms?

Identify the causative organism on the CXR.

BONUS: Which of the following will increase left ventricular afterload?

All of the following conditions reduce lung compliance resulting in a restrictive process in pulmonary edema EXCEPT:

Complete the statement to make it true, the inflammatory injury in ARDS

All of the following are expected CXR findings in cardiogenic pulmonary edema, EXCEPT:

You are a respiratory therapist caring for the following patients in the medical ICU (MICU). Which of the following patients would be the least likely to develop ARDS?

Is the underlying condition presented on the CXR, CHF or ARDS?