The following data have been collected from a patient using…

The following data have been collected from a patient using a volume ventilator in the control mode:VC/ACVt  550mL Rate 20/minFiO2 0.45ABGpH 7.50PaCO2  26 mmHgPaO2   98 mmHgHCO3 23 mEq/LTo increase this patient’s PaCO2 to 40 mmHg, the ventilator rate should be adjusted to what level?

A respiratory therapist is working in the Medical ICU and th…

A respiratory therapist is working in the Medical ICU and the patient’s ventilator begins alarming. Upon entering the room, the therapist notices the patient coughing with secretions present in the ETT. The therapist suctions the patient and a minimal amount of secretions are pulled into the catheter. Which of the following should a respiratory therapist do FIRST?