The following data are collected for a neonate receiving pressure-controlled ventilation: VENT SETTINGS Mode PC-IMV Vent RR 40 Inspiratory pressure 28 cm H20 FI02 0.7 PEEP  4 cm H20 ABG RESULTS pH 7.41 PaCO2 43 torr Pa02 41 torr HCO3 23 mEq/L BE 0 The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

The respiratory therapist has received an order for postural drainage and percussion for a 34-year-old patient whose chest x-ray shows atelectasis of the posterior basal segment of the right lower lobe.  The patient should be placed in which of the following positions to help drain this segment?

The following rhythm is observed prior to deep suctioning an adult patient: After suctioning the patient, the following rhythm is observed:   What is most likely the cause of the change?

Mr. Allen currently has PCWP of 26 mm Hg.  What should the respiratory therapist suspect this is the result of which of the following?

A 48-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after having collapsed in a restaurant.  Auscultation reveals fine rales in both bases and the electrocardiogram shows a right axis deviation with significant Q waves in leads I II and AVL.  The most likely diagnosis for this patient is:

A patient recovering postoperatively is receiving ventilation in the SIMV mode.  The patient has normal ABG levels with the use of 35% O2 but is still drowsy.  The respiratory therapist should recommend decreasing which of the following?

Which of the following conditions will result in the decrease of the static lung compliance?

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A capnometer calibrated on room air should have which of the following readings?

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