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A pulmonary function test was performed on Mr. Charles. The following results are as follows.                       Parameters Predicted Actual % Predicted FEV1/FVC   55 ml 39 ml  75 FEF  25-75 44 L/min  32 L/min 73 FEF 200-1200 42 L/min  35 L/min 83 TLC 5.2 L   3.8L 73 RV    1.8 L  1.3 L 72 What can you conclude from the following results?

A newborn patient was being assessed during the beginning of the shift and rhonchi with rales bilaterally was heard. SpO2 is reading at 87% with bradycardia. The therapist is electing to suction the patient endotracheally and notes the suction pressure at -120 cm H2O. What should the therapist do at this time?

A method for urinary tract calculus (stone) treatment is _______?

Mr. Harek’s FEV1 is 150 ml prior to a bronchodilator therapy. His FEV1 post bronchodilator therapy is 190 ml. The practitioner should assess that Mr. Harek has:

A method for urinary tract calculus (stone) treatment is _______?

The hormones produced by the adrenal medulla to protect one during a stressful situation are _____.          

What is the purpose of inserting an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS)?

Which of the following allows patient selection for pulmonary rehabilitation?I. Patient with irreversible airway obstruction with FEV1/FVC > 60%II. Patient with restrictive lung disease with TLC < 80%III. A patient with pulmonary vascular disease with a DLCO < 80%IV. A patient with a source of reimbersement

Mr. Harek’s FEV1 is 150 ml prior to a bronchodilator therapy. His FEV1 post bronchodilator therapy is 190 ml. The practitioner should assess that Mr. Harek has:

Who is responsible for the overall care plan of the patient under pulmonary reahabilitation?