Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of nitric oxide?
Which of the following mean airway pressures is considered p…
Which of the following mean airway pressures is considered potentially deleterious when applying positive airway pressure?
The respiratory therapist in the CCU is preping a patient fo…
The respiratory therapist in the CCU is preping a patient for the insertion of an arterial line. Before beginning the procedure, the therapist obtained a positive modified Allen’s test of the left hand. What should the RT do at this time?
With HFV, the relationship between the VT and VD is which of…
With HFV, the relationship between the VT and VD is which of the following:
If the PI is left at 25 cmH2O and PEEP is increased from 4 c…
If the PI is left at 25 cmH2O and PEEP is increased from 4 cmH2O to 8 cmH2O, which of the following will result:
Name the spaces indicated.
Name the spaces indicated.
During resuscitation of a newborn, after 15 to 30 seconds of…
During resuscitation of a newborn, after 15 to 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation, what should the clinician do?
What FIO2 should be used in neonates prior to endotracheal s…
What FIO2 should be used in neonates prior to endotracheal suctioning?
Tachypnea in the newborn is defined as a respiratory rate gr…
Tachypnea in the newborn is defined as a respiratory rate greater than what level?
Signs of infant respiratory distress that indicate a potenti…
Signs of infant respiratory distress that indicate a potential need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) include which of the following?1. cyanosis2. radiograph indicating hyaline membrane disease or respiratory distress syndrome3. grunting4. severe retractions