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Plateau pressure is measured by performing a(n)

Which of the following will cause work of breathing (WOB) to increase?

Calculate the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) using the following values.            Peak Flow:  40 Lpm                  FiO2:   0.50                  Tidal volume:  300 mL              Respiratory Rate:  18 bpm         SpO2: 89%

Your patient post stroke presents with the ability to stand with min A blocking her Left knee and supporting her Left arm, ability to sit without assistance stand statically with supervision for 15-20 seconds before her left knee buckles. Which is the best exercise to increase functional strength in stance on left leg to improve static standing balance?

The total rate of a mechanically ventilated patient is 10 bpm. At this rate, the ABG reveals a PaCO2 of 60 torr. Assuming the Vt remains constant, calculate the respiratory rate necessary to achieve a PaCO2 of 40 torr.

A therapist wishes to examine the following in a patient post stroke: a) strength of the hip abductors in standing, b) reactive postural responses, c) proprioception in standing, and d) walking with head turns.  The BEST outcome measure to administer is the:

Which of the following values indicates a need for mechanical ventilation?

Which of the ABGs is consistent with “acute ventilatory failure”?

After intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation at the NBRC hospital, the physician asks you to provide an appropriate tidal volume for a female patient with an IBW of 55 kg. You would recommend a tidal volume of

Which of the following are the most appropriate initial ventilator settings for a 47 yo male with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? (IBW 62 Kg)?