Which of the following drugs would be best to use to temporarily paralyze a patient to facilitate tracheal intubation?

Bank consolidation will likely result in

A patient with asthma enters the emergency room. Auscultation reveals bilateral wheezes.  Which of the following drugs would be the most appropriate to administer at this time?

The physician wants to wean a patient from a ventilator.  Which of the following variables obtained by the respiratory therapist indicate weaning will most likely be successful? 1. RSBI of 65 2. VC of 19 mL/kg of IBW 3. MIP of -28 cm 20

The respiratory therapist is administering IPPB and the patient complains of feeling light-headed and dizzy.  What should the therapist recommend to correct this?

Which of the following could result in an increased VD/VT ratio? 1. Asthma exacerbation 2. Septic shock 3. CHF 4. Left pneumonectomy

Which of the following back-up O2 systems should be used in case of a power outage for a home care patient receiving 02 with a concentrator? 

Which of the following would create the least amount of condensation or rain out in  large bore tubing?

A home care patient on 02 in concerned about the cost of using 02 continuously at home.  Which of the following should be suggested to help the patient conserve his 02 demands?

To begin the weaning process from the ventilator, a patient should be able to obtain and MIP of at least which of the following?