A 55 year old post-op thoracic surgery patient has been rece…

A 55 year old post-op thoracic surgery patient has been receiving PEP therapy with a bronchodilator QID for the past three days. Which of the following would be considered positive outcomes of the PEP therapy?I. increased sputum productionII. increased respiratory rate III. resolution of hypoxemia IV. diminished breath sounds that now become adventitious over larger airways

A 36 year old women who has just undergone intestinal bypass…

A 36 year old women who has just undergone intestinal bypass surgery is brought to the recovery room intubated. She has normal pulmonary function values, weighs 136 kg (300 lbs). and is 5’2″ tall. In this situation, the respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following ventilator settings?VT and Rate