Ms. Branch is a 19-year-old admitted with COVID-19. She is currently on a 50% Veni mask at 12L with the following vitals: HR 130, RR 28, SpO2 87% with labored breathing and use of accessory muscle. BS- crackles and rhonci throughout. The MD has order a HFNC. Which of the following is the correct starting FIO2 and total flow for the HFNC?

In which of the following conditions would you expect airway resistance in the large airways to increase?

In which of the following diseases would you expect an increased lung complaince and an increased TLC.

Mr. Oakenshield is a 75 year old COPD patient admittted with an excerbation of COPD. He is receiving duoneb q4 and Spriva Qday. Current vitals are: HR 78 RR 17 BP 134/79 Temp 97.8 SATS 89% on 2L NC Which of the following do you reccomend?

Upon entering Mr. Gimili’s room, the respiratory therapist notices that the ECG monitor shows VT. A carotid pulse cannot be felt and the nurse says that he cannot find a blood pressure. What should be recommended?

How would you describe the chest x-ray below?  

A 14-year-old patient with severe asthma has just been given a new medication of inhaled corticosteroid by a DPI. After rapidly inhaling the medication, the patient begins to cough vigorously. Breath sounds reveal increased wheezing in all lung fields. What should be recommended?

A low white blood cell count could indicate which of the following? 1. viral infection 2. cancer 3. bacterial infection 4. closed head trauma

Which type of emphysema is most associated with smoking?

John Madden has been in the ICU on the ventilator for 1 week. Current settings are volume control on .40 FiO2. Prior to suctioning the endotracheal tube which of the following should a respiratory therapist should FIRST?