the membrane that surrounds some bacterial cells; a loos gel-like structure that, in pathogenic bacteria, helps to protect against phagocytosis. a sheath or continuous enclosure around an organ or structure

During a resuscitation, which of the following would indicate the respiratory therapist is delivering effective bag-mask ventilation?

According to the American Heart Association, to prevent deterioration in the quality of external cardiac compressions, rescuers should switch positions every:

An infant with a tracheostomy is receiving 30% oxygen by heated aerosol nebulizer attached to a tracheostomy mask. The child requires transport to radiology for diagnostic testing. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do for the intrafacility transport?

A child with congenital heart disease is receiving oxygen by air entrainment mask at 35% oxygen. The child’s SpO 2 is 95% and the pulmonary blood flow/systemic blood flow ratio (Qp/Qs ratio) is high. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A respiratory therapist is assessing an 8-month-old infant with suspected bronchiolitis. Prior to auscultating the chest, what should the respiratory therapist do to minimize the chance of auscultating distorted breath sounds?

Upon assessment of a term infant 1 hour after birth, the respiratory therapist notes the infant’s sternum has an anterior protrusion. Which of the following conditions should the respiratory therapist suspect?

Supraventricular tachycardia is noted on the cardiorespiratory monitor. Administration of which of the following medications should the respiratory therapist anticipate?

A respiratory therapist is preparing to insert an intraosseous needle in a 1-year-old child with septic shock. Which of the following insertion sites should the respiratory therapist select?

Ataxic respirations are most commonly associated with: