What are the signs of a respiratory compensation for a metabolic acidosis? 

Which type of diuretics inhibit the absorption of chloride ions in the acending look of Henle? Used to treat CHF, chronic renal failure and ascites.

pH – 7.28 pCO2 – 48 pO2 – 108 HCO3 – 19 Be – -3

What is the first and foremost treatment for SOB caused by hypoxemia due to cardiopulmonary complications?

Air in the pleural space is known as? 

Which of the follwing medication is used to reduce high blood pressure?

Indications for an arterial blood gas is/are:   I. Need to assess oxygenation of the blood II. Need to assess the acid/base balance of the body III. Need to assess the coagulation of the blood IV. Need to assess the patient’s response to therapy

A COPD patient is receiving aerosol therapy at an FIO2 of 28% at 10 LPM is still breathing at a rate of 35 breaths/min and SpO2 of 85%. What should the therapist do at this time?

Which of the following is a restrictive disorder? I. Emphysema II. Pulmonary fibrosis III. Chronic bronchitis IV. Acute respiratory distress syndrome

A patient receiving aerosol therapy at an FIO2 of 40% at 8 LPM is still breathing at a rate of 35 breaths/min and SpO2 of 94%. What should the therapist do at this time?