The effects of a near-drowning victim inhaling water into the lungs include: 1. alveolar consolidation. 2. bronchospasm. 3. production of frothy, white secretions 4. pleural effusion.

Which of the following patients should have a short I-time set on the ventilator?

If the I-time is decreased, what will happen to the E-time?

If the I-time is decreased, what will happen to the E-time?

Which of the following disrupt(s) the nerve impulse transmission in myasthenia gravis? 

If the I:E ratio is 1:4, which of the following is true?

A COPD patient has a set I:E of 1:2. A flow of 30. VT of 520, FIO2 40, PEEP of 5 and I-time of 1.15 seconds. Which of the following vent changes would you make?

The treatment of epiglottitis includes: 1. antibiotics specific to the virus causing the illness. 2. antibiotics specific to the bacteria causing the illness. 3. supplemental oxygen by face mask. 4. endotracheal intubation.

A trauma victim is being ventilated in SIMV PC. The ABG reveals an increased CO2. Which of the following changes should you make?

Which of the following patients should have a short I-time set on the ventilator?