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?

5-point question Complete both of the following explanations.     a. Explain how someone becomes a member of the Board of Governors.     b. Explain who serves on the FOMC and indicate which members are voting members.

A patient complains of dizziness after receiving IPPB therapy.  What should the respiratory therapist do?

A patient complains of dizziness after receiving IPPB therapy.  What should the respiratory therapist do?

A 64-year-old, 5’7″ and 197 lb male patient is currently receiving IPPB therapy.  His settings are as followed: Pressure 15 cm H20 and sensitivity of -4 cm H20.  The respiratory therapist notes that the patient’s WOB is increased.  What should the respiratory therapist do?

You notice that the patient’s secretions have become thicker and more difficult to suction since replacing the ventilator humidifier with a HME.  The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

Which of the following could cause a CVP of 10 mm Hg? 1. Fluid overload 2. Pulmonic valve stenosis 3. Right-ventricular failure 4. Pulmonary embolism

A patient is receiving controlled ventilation via a IPPB ventilator (Bird Mark 7).  Suddenly, the ventilator will not cycle into expiration, this problem may be caused by: 1. Development of a spontaneous pneumothorax 2. Disconnected expiratory valve 3. A hole in the cuff of the ETT 4. A leak in the patient tubing