Which of the following would confirm a CVP reading of 1 mm Hg?

When coordinating the sequence of the following therapies relating to bronchopulmonary clearance, which should the respiratory therapist do first?

The respiratory therapist notices that very little mist is being produced by a nebulizer attached to an aerosol mask.  Which of following could be responsible for this? 1. The liter flow is too high 2. The nebulizer jet is clogged with lint 3. The filter on the capillary tube is obstructed 4. The liter flow is too low

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

Which of the following airway disorders may be successfully treated with dexamethasone (Decadron)? 1. Post extubation stridor 2. Pulmonary edema 3. Asthma 4. Croup

The respiratory therapist is administering PEP therapy to a patient with atelectasis.  Which of the following  would indicate the atelectasis is improving?

An immunocompromised patient is to be placed on oxygen with a humidity/aerosol device.  Which of the following devices is most likely to deliver contaminated water to the patient?

You are having difficulty intubating a combative patient in the emergency department.  The respiratory therapist should recommend the delivery of which drug to facilitate intubation?

A patient is receiving 60% oxygen via a heated nebulizer.  You note that there is insufficient aerosol flow being delivered to the patient.  What is the following is a likely cause of this issue? 1. The patient is shallow breathing 2. The flowmeter is set too high 3. The water level is too low in nebulizer 4. Water collected in tubing

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