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?

Suppose your payroll check is directly deposited to your checking account. Everything else held constant, total reserves in the banking system ________ and the monetary base ________.

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

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