A 65-kg (143-lb) patient with pneumonia is receiving mechanical ventilatory support by a volume-controlled ventilator on the following settings with corresponding arterial blood gas values: Mode Assist/control Mandatory rate 10/min VT 700 mL FIO2 0.5 pH 7.48 PaCO2 33 mm Hg PaO2 98 mm Hg HCO3- 24 mEq/L BE 0 mEq/L Which of the following is most appropriate?
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Which of following calculations will determine inspiratory c…
Which of following calculations will determine inspiratory capacity (IC)?
Which of the following values is abnormal for CVP?
Which of the following values is abnormal for CVP?
A patient has the following input/output history and other c…
A patient has the following input/output history and other clinical information: Yesterday Today IN 1900 mL 1600 mL OUT 2200 mL 1900 mL C.O. 6.1 L/min 3.7 L/min BP 120/78 mm Hg 120/82 mm Hg CVP 3 mm Hg 3 mm Hg PAP 12 mm Hg 12 mm Hg PCWP 7 mm Hg 7 mm Hg These data would result in which of the following?
An 84-kg (185-lb) 6-ft 1-in (185-cm) male is receiving mecha…
An 84-kg (185-lb) 6-ft 1-in (185-cm) male is receiving mechanical ventilation by a volume-controlled ventilator in the assist/control mode on the following settings: Mandatory rate 18/min VT 600 mL FIO2 0.4 PEEP 5 cm H2O ABGs pH 7.28 PaCO2 56 mm Hg PO2 71 mm Hg HCO3- 27 mEq/L BE +3 mEq/L Which of the following represents the most appropriate action?
The respiratory therapist, working in a clinic, receives a c…
The respiratory therapist, working in a clinic, receives a call from a patient who has asthma and is only able to achieve 75% of their normal baseline peak flow measurement. The therapist should advise the patient to
As part of the instruction of a 5-year-old child who will be…
As part of the instruction of a 5-year-old child who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home, the respiratory therapist should also
A one‑month futures contract on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)…
A one‑month futures contract on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has quoted bid and ask delivery prices of $155 and $158, respectively. A bearish trader takes a short position in one contract, which requires delivery of 100 shares. Two weeks later, the trader reverses their position. At reversal, the futures bid and ask prices are $165 and $168, respectively. What is the trader’s net payoff?
A patient is undergoing a transport of 100 miles in a non-pr…
A patient is undergoing a transport of 100 miles in a non-pressurized helicopter. The patient is breathing spontaneously and is receiving oxygen by non-rebreather mask. As the helicopter ascends above 5,000 ft, the patient begins to exhibit cyanosis and shortness of breath. The most likely reason for this is
The high-pressure alarm is sounding on a patient receiving v…
The high-pressure alarm is sounding on a patient receiving volume controlled ventilation. The respiratory therapist should FIRST