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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)?

A therapist is working with a patient post R MCA stroke with poor visual scanning to the left and poor weight shift to the left. The MOST appropriate use of a video game to address this presentation would be:

A patient with MS exhibits moderate fatigue during a 30-minute exercise session. When the patient returns for her next visit 2 days later, she reports going to bed right away due to exhaustion and reported difficulty getting out of bed until late afternoon of the next day.  The PT’s best strategy is to:

A patient presents with difficulty with fast movement speeds and fatigues easily.  The therapist decides on a strength training program that specifically focuses on improving fast-twitch fiber function.  The optimal exercise prescription to achieve this goal is:

A 60 kg patient has been mechanically ventilated in the ICU for 2 days post operatively. She is on the following settings with an ABG as shown here:Mode: SIMV-VC                                   FiO2:0.40 Mandatory Rate: 6 bpm                        Total Rate:  18 bpm Mandatory Vt:  450 mL                          PS Vt: 200 mL PIP:  18 cmH2O                                     PS:  5 cmH2O ABG:  pH 7.32/ PaCO2 51/ PaO2 86/ HCO3 27 The most appropriate ventilator change is to