A patient has been paralyzed with vecuronium (Nocuron) and is receiving mechanical ventilation.  Which of the following ventilator monitoring alarms would be the most important?

It is important to monitor plateau pressure in a patient receiving mechanical ventilation because it best reflects which of the following?

A patient recovering postoperatively is receiving ventilation in the SIMV mode.  The patient has normal ABG levels with the use of 35% O2 but is still drowsy.  The respiratory therapist should recommend decreasing which of the following?

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?

5-point question List the factors that that determine a bank’s holdings of excess reserves. Explain how a change in each factor affects excess reserves, the money multiplier, and the money supply.

The following data are collected from an infant receiving pressure-controlled ventilation: VENT SETTINGS Mode PC-IMV Vent RR 35 Ispiratory pressure 26 cm H20 FI02 0.4 PEEP  6 cm H20 ABG RESULTS pH 7.27 PaCO2 52 torr Pa02 47 torr HCO3 22 mEq/L The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

10-point question List the factors that that determine a bank’s holdings of excess reserves. Explain how a change in each factor affects excess reserves, the money multiplier, and the money supply.

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

Pursed lip breathing  exercises benefit patients by:

Intubation attempts should be limited to the following: