Choose the best vent settings for a 5’3 female ARDS patient.

Dr. Lecter presents to the ER with chest pain, decreased chest expansion, dyspnea, cough, cyanotic. Assessment notes increased RR, HR, BP. CXR notes a tracheal shift to the effected side, Meniscus sign, and blunting of the costophrenic angle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

5-year-old Henry LaMontagne has inhaled hot gases, and an inspection of his mouth shows edema and blisters. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following should be recommended to treat Myasthenia Gravis?

A respiratory therapist is caring for a 5-ft 5-in, 67-kg  female patient with ARDS who is receiving VC, A/C ventilation.  The following data are observed:   FIO2          0.80 Mandatory rate        16 VT      520 mL Inspiratory time          1.4 sec PEEP        12 cm H2O PIP       40 cm H2O Pplat       29 cm H2O   An ABG analysis shows:   pH         7.31 PCO2      62 mm Hg PO2      69 mm Hg HCO3-      24 mEq/L BE      -1 mEq/L SO2 (calc)     91%   According to ARDSnet, the therapist should

GBS is commonly caused by which of the following?

When a patient has laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), which of the following is the primary anatomic alteration that is found?

Spencer Reid has been brought to the emergency department after inhaling superheated steam. Pulmonary injuries unique to this situation include: 1. atelectasis. 2. pulmonary edema. 3. thick secretions. 4. pharyngeal edema.

What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water? 1. Pneumonia 2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 3. Pulmonary fibrosis 4. Pulmonary hypertension

Signs and symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea include: 1. insomnia. 2. excessive daytime sleepiness. 3. hypothyroidism. 4. metabolic alkalosis.