Upon entering Mr. Gimili’s room, the respiratory therapist notices that the ECG monitor shows VT. A carotid pulse cannot be felt and the nurse says that he cannot find a blood pressure. What should be recommended?

How would you describe the chest x-ray below?  

A 14-year-old patient with severe asthma has just been given a new medication of inhaled corticosteroid by a DPI. After rapidly inhaling the medication, the patient begins to cough vigorously. Breath sounds reveal increased wheezing in all lung fields. What should be recommended?

A low white blood cell count could indicate which of the following? 1. viral infection 2. cancer 3. bacterial infection 4. closed head trauma

Which type of emphysema is most associated with smoking?

John Madden has been in the ICU on the ventilator for 1 week. Current settings are volume control on .40 FiO2. Prior to suctioning the endotracheal tube which of the following should a respiratory therapist should FIRST?

A 58-year-old Aragorn has been diagnosed with pneunmonia is admitted. While breathing 4 L/min of oxygen through a Nasal cannula, the patient has the following ABG results: pH, 7.38 PaCO2, 57 torr HCO3−, 31 mEq/L PaO2, 55 torr SaO2, 80% Based on these findings what should done?

What O2 delivery device should be recommended for a patient who has a variable respiratory rate, I:E ratio, flow rate and VT?

identify the rhythm. 

What does the following flow volume loop indicate?