The following data are collected from an infant receiving pressure-controlled ventilation: VENT SETTINGS Mode PC-IMV Vent RR 35 Ispiratory pressure 26 cm H20 FI02 0.4 PEEP  6 cm H20 ABG RESULTS pH 7.27 PaCO2 52 torr Pa02 47 torr HCO3 22 mEq/L The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

10-point question List the factors that that determine a bank’s holdings of excess reserves. Explain how a change in each factor affects excess reserves, the money multiplier, and the money supply.

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

Pursed lip breathing  exercises benefit patients by:

Intubation attempts should be limited to the following:

Part III: Short answer questions and problems. Answer a total of 40 points from this section. There are a total of four 10-point questions and eight 5-point questions available. Round dollar related problems to the nearest cent. Rate problems must be carried to the 5th decimal place. Work must be shown and all answers must be legible to receive credit. Partial credit is awarded.

The following data have been collected on a patient receiving continuous mechanical ventilation: Time Delivered Vt PIP (cm H20) Pplat (cm H20) Inspiratory flow (L/min) PEEP (cm H20) 1300 600 44 25 40 5 1500 600 52 33 40 5 Which of the following is the best interpretation of these data?  

The following data have been collected on a patient receiving continuous mechanical ventilation: Time Delivered Vt PIP (cm H20) Pplat (cm H20) Inspiratory flow (L/min) PEEP (cm H20) 1300 600 44 25 40 5 1500 600 52 33 40 5 Which of the following is the best interpretation of these data?  

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