The majority of nebulizers used in respiratory care produce which type of aerosol suspension?

For which of the following patients would you recommend against using a flow-triggered metered dose inhaler (MDI) as the sole bronchodilator delivery system?

What is the most appropriate ventilator VT setting on a 75kg ARDS patient?

The respiratory therapist reviews a ventilator flow sheet and observes that the PIP has been gradually increasing over the past several hours with no change in the static pressure. Which of the following should the therapist conclude?

Venous return is least impaired by which of the following modes of ventilation?

To minimize the risk of infection associated with aerosol drug therapy, what should you do?

These data were obtained from a 70-kg (154-lb) patient on volume-controlled ventilation in the assist-control mode: Mode Assist-control FIO2 0.70 Rate 12 breaths/min VT 500 mL PEEP 8 cm H2O ABGs pH 7.42 PaCO2 43 mm Hg PaO2 172 mm Hg HCO3 23 mEq/L BE -2 mEq/L On the basis of this information, the respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

Which of the following drugs are associated with over hydration of secretions 

The following data are obtained from a patient on a ventilator:Which of the following represents optimal PEEP?PEEP Level (cm H2O)PIP (cm H20)Plateau Pressure (cm H2O)VT (mL)6351850083820500104223500124526500

A 23-year-old (60 kg) male patient arrives in the Emergency Department with decreased dynamic compliance and shortness of breath. The doctor asks for initial ventilator settings.