Which of the following could a respiratory therapist assume about a patient with a  BP of 60/36 mm Hg and a CI of 1.2 l/min/m2?? 1. Decreased perfusion 2. Decreased cardiac output 3. Possible hyperoxia 4. Possible metabolic alkalosis

What effect could a fever have on a patient’s CO2?

The respiratory therapist receives an order for postural drainage on a patient to mobilize secretions from the anterior segment of the right upper lobe o the lung.  How should the patient be positioned for the lung to drain most effectively?

An immunocompromised patient is to be placed on oxygen with a humidity/aerosol device.  Which of the following devices is most likely to deliver contaminated water to the patient?

An adult patient is receiving  external cardiac compressions and ventilation via manual resuscitator and mask.  When external cardiac compressions are momentarily discontinued the patient’s ECG shows the following pattern: The appropriate action at this time would be to:

Which of the following is not an effect of IPPB therapy? 1. Decreased MAP 2. Increased Vt 3. Cerebral blood flow alteration 4. Mechanical bronchodilation

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

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?

A patient is receiving 60% oxygen via a heated nebulizer.  You note that there is insufficient aerosol flow being delivered to the patient.  What is the following is a likely cause of this issue? 1. The patient is shallow breathing 2. The flowmeter is set too high 3. The water level is too low in nebulizer 4. Water collected in tubing

Proper instruction for a post-op appendectomy patient receiving incentive spirometry therapy would include which of the following? 1. Deep inspirations 2. Pursed lip breathing 3. Strong cough effort 4. Inspiratory hold