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The “water seal” of a chest drainage system: I. works only when suction is used   II. acts as a one-way valve preventing re-entry of air into the pleural space   III. is only necessary if an “air-leak” is present   IV. presents a resistance to exhalation

With a Bivona foam cuff: I. it requires manual inflation II. the cuff self inflates III. the cuff must be manually deflated with a syringe

Which of the following relates to the drug, Atrovent? I. Contains both alpha and beta agonistsII. Also called asmacort III. Is a anticholinergic

Which of the following is the correct calculation for oxygen content, given the following information? PaO2= 40  SAT = 75%  Hb = 15.  Use factor 1.34.

When performing suctioning on an adult, one should set the negative pressure between:

When performing suctioning on an adult, one should set the negative pressure between:

Which of the following would cause a low pressure alarm?

A physician asks you to evaluate a 34-year old male post-operative patient for consideration of IPPB therapy. The clinical goal is to promote deep breathing. Which of the following data would be of most value in determining is IPPB therapy is needed?

Which of the following precautions should always be followed with Spiriva (tiotropium bromide)?

The chest tube: I. has one end inserted into the intrapleural space  II. should not be clamped if an air leak is present  III. allows drainage of fluid or air from the intrapleural space.  IV. should have its drainage collection system above patient level