Upon initiation of PEP therapy via face mask, the respiratory therapist notices that the device is unable to maintain a constant pressure during exhalation.  To correct this problem, the therapist should evaluate for which of the following?

Proper instructions for positive expiratory pressure (PEP) include all of the following except:

All of the following should be included in documenting chest physiotherapy and postural drainage therapy except?

What are some signs and symptoms you may see if your patient has inadequate airway humidification?     1.  Dry, Productive Cough     2.  Thick, Dehydrated Secretions     3.  Increased Work of Breathing

While performing chest physiotherapy and postural drainage therapy on your patient, you notice the patients’ saturations are slightly decreasing from 90% SpO2 to 87% SpO2. Which of the following would you recommend to manage this problem?

Indications for directed coughing include all of the following except:

You administer 1 puff of a meter dose inhaler (MDI). How long should you wait in between actuations?

Which of the following best describes the patient position in the image below:Prone.PNG 

A low flow bubble humidifier is running at 5 L/min and is not whistling.  Which action should be taken at this time?

A 32 year-old man is admitted to the medical floor with a diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.  He is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 5 L/min.  He complains of a stuffy nose, dry nose a few hours after admission. What would you recommend incorporating?