A 56-year-old male with advanced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis presents to the ICU in respiratory distress. He is put on high flow nasal cannula with 50 L flow, 80% FiO2. ABG obtained has a pH significant for 7.32, PaO2 of 80 mm Hg, PaCO2 of 20 mm Hg, HCO3 of 30. Given his underlying disease, what is the primary physiological aberration leading to the patient’s hypoxemia?

A 56-year-old male with 30-pack year smoking history, CAD, and advanced liver disease due to alcoholic cirrhosis is being evaluated for a liver transplantation. He complains of worsening shortness of breath. His heart rate is 110/min, blood pressure is 97/64 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 32/min, and saturation 90% on 5 L/min nasal cannula. When asked to sit up in bed, the patient states that he “usually breathes better” when lying supine.  Which of the following is the MOST likely pathophysiology behind the diagnosis?

Which of the following coagulation factors is considered labile

Match the statement below with the correct type of admission of a psychiatric client.

A 70-year-old male with chronic hypoxic and hypercapnic respiratory failure secondary to COPD is intubated for COPD exacerbation for the last 3 days. The patient has been on pressure support for 2 hours and the blood gas shows pH 7.35/pCO2 80 mmHg/pO2 60 mmHg/CO2 35 mmol/L. The patient is awake and following commands. His endotracheal secretions are moderate, and his cough reflex is weak. His RSBI is 85. What is the next step?

42. Which foodborne illness is associated with undercooked ground beef?  

Which of the following statements about basophils is false?

Of the following which is not a post op complication?

A 59-year-old male presents with complaints of chest tightness and shortness of breath. He has a medical history of CAD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Family history is positive for CAD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and asthma. His vital signs are: heart rate 110, blood pressure 189/106, respiratory rate 28, and SpO2 96%. On exam the AG-ACNP appreciates bilateral expiratory wheezes, but no rubs, gallops, or murmurs. Capillary refill time is less than 3 seconds. Which medication should be avoided until asthma has been ruled out?

Part A. Near the end of Chapter 3 of the class textbook, the author provides five benchmarks and a range of percentages used to determine materiality. Give three reasons why you would apply a lower percentage in determining materiality for a client. Part B. Name one or two benchmarks the auditor will most likely use for a profit-oriented firm?