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A COPD patient has the following PFT results: FVC- 74% FEV 1- 80% FEV1/FVC ratio- 68% How would this patient’s COPD be staged?

Mrs. Benson is admitted to the ICU with ARDS. ABG results on FiO2 of 60%: pH 7.24    PaCO2 68    PaO2 64    HCO3 24  According to the Berlin Definition, how would the ARDS be classified?

A patient receiving dry oxygen through a tracheostomy has bloody secretions and airway irritation. What is the likely cause?

Which of the following are clinical signs and symptoms of inadequate airway humidification?

What is the main purpose of humidification for an artificial airway?

A patient using an inhaled corticosteroid has white patches in the mouth and a sore tongue. What should the RT suspect?

Essay Question 3 A patient receiving heated humidification develops excessive condensation (“rainout”) in the tubing. Explain: What causes rainout. Potential problems associated with rainout. How you would correct the problem.

Validating a child’s feelings helps to:

What is a “risk factor” in the context of challenging behavior?

Name at least one way that you can make your teaching and classroom more culturally responsive.