What type of flow waveform does E represent?

The following data are obtained for an adult patient: FiO2 0.7   pH 7.42 VD/Vt 0.45   PaCO2 38 mmHg RER (q) 0.8   PaO2 92 mmHg Pb 747  mmHg   HCO3- 25 mEq/L       BE +1 mEq/L       SO2 (calc) 99% What is the P(A-a)O2 (mm Hg)?

A 59-year-old man who is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall and weighs 65 kg (143 lb) is receiving VC ventilation after abdominal surgery. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.40   pH 7.47 Mandatory rate 14   PaCO2 31 mm Hg Total rate 14   PaO2 117 mm Hg VT 500 mL   HCO3- 23 mEq/L       BE 0 mEq/L       SaO2 (calc) 98% A respiratory therapist should

Patient’s RR is 20 breaths/min, PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg. If a PaCO2 of 40 were desired, the RR be set at what value?  

This VILI is cause from the sheer constant forces of opening and closing of the alveoli leading to damage? 

A 47-year-old female who is 155 cm (5 ft 2 iin) tall and weighs 70 kg (155 lb) is receiving PC A/C ventilation after abdominal surgery. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.50   pH 7.50 Mandatory rate 14   PaCO2 30 mm Hg Total rate 14   PaO2 107 mm Hg Insp Press 24 cmH2O   HCO3- 22 mEq/L VT  480 mL   BE 0 mEq/L       SaO2 (calc) 98% A respiratory therapist should

Identify the label parts of the waveform belowThe letter C represent on the above Diagram? 

A 28-year-old patient is being evaluated by a respiratory therapist after a trauma. The patient is receiving VC ventilation with the following settings: FIO2 0.65 Mandatory rate 14 VT 450 mL PEEP 8 cm H2O The therapist notes the following pressure-volume tracing:   The therapist should recommend decreasing the

Multiple-Multiple Response.  Please chose as many as needed. Which of the following are indications for mechanical ventialtion?

Multiple-Multiple Response.  Please chose as many as needed. Which of the following are requried settings for pressure control ventialtion?