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

A 34-year-old patient using a 40% aerosol mask has right lower lobe pneumonia.  He becomes short of breath and his SpO2 decreases from 96% to 89% when lying on his right side.  What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A HME would best be used in which of the following situations? 1. Short term mechanical ventilation 2. Long term mechanical ventilation 3. Transport mechanical ventilation