The following data is collected on a  patient in the intensive care unit: CVP 1 mm Hg CI 1.9 L/min/m2 PCWP 3 mm Hg PAP 17/5 mm Hg (mean 9 mm Hg) This data is indicative of 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?

A patient receiving PEP therapy through a mouthpiece at 15 cm H2O has minimal secretion production.  Auscultation reveals retained secretions.  The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions. Closed book/notes. No outside sources allowed.

When coordinating the sequence of the following therapies relating to bronchopulmonary clearance, which should the respiratory therapist do first?

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A patient with status asthmaticus is being mechanically ventilated.  Over the past 2 hours, the patient’s dynamic compliance has dramatically decreased.  Which of the following drugs should be recommended to help improve this situation the fastest?

The following data is collected on a  patient in the intensive care unit: CVP 1 mm Hg CI 1.9 L/min/m2 PCWP 3 mm Hg PAP 17/5 mm Hg (mean 9 mm Hg) This data is indicative of which of the following? 

What is the pressure range for PEP therapy?

Which of the following airway disorders may be successfully treated with dexamethasone (Decadron)? 1. Post extubation stridor 2. Pulmonary edema 3. Asthma 4. Croup