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Interpret the following ABG:pH 7.44, CO2 55, HCO3 34

A patient with atelectasis needs which of the following therapies?

The major pathologic and structural changes associated with a significant pleural effusion include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a sign of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A patient is received in the emergency room wearing a non rebreather mask.  The paramedic informs you the patient was pulled from a burning car.  The patient has burns on his hands chest and neck.  There is a slight bit of soot on his lips and nose.  The first thing the respiratory therapist should do is?

A pulmonary edema patient’s vital signs are as follows:  HR – 105, RR, 22, BNP 505, Creatinine is normal, C(a-v) is 5%.  Blood protein and sodium levels are low.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate medication to give at this time?

A patient is delevered to the emergency room suffering from hypothermia.  The respiratory therapist should reccommend which of the following.

Interpret the following ABG:pH 7.32, CO2 55, HCO3 24

According to the NBRC, what CO2 level should head injury patients be ventilated at.

A positive tuberculin test would be demonstrated by an induration (wheal) of what size?