A respiratory therapist would be assessing the patient’s brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) if they had what condition?

A patient is having cheyne stokes respiration. What does this breathing pattern indicate?    

A patient is receiving oxygen via HFNC at 30 lpm with an FIO2 of 50%. The patient is still exhibiting respiratory distress with the following vitals: HR – 130 bpm RR – 35 breaths/min BP – 150/90 mmHg SpO2 – 96% What should the respiratory therapist do at this time?

After 10 minutes receiving respiratory therapy to an alert patient, the patient’s level of consciousness has changed and now looks lethargic. What should the practitioner do first?

What is the meaning of the metric prefix “kilo”?

The five forms of energy are (1) mechanical, (2) chemical, (3) radiant, (4) elec-trical, and (5) __________.

What is the standard unit of mass in the SI system?

Power output can be increased by  

According to the definition of mechanical work, pushing on a rock accomplishes no work unless there is        

What is the standard unit of time in the SI system?