Which of the following diagnosis is characterized by rapid progression of symptoms therefore requires frequent reevaluation?

Which of the following best distinguishes Brown-Séquard Syndrome from Central Cord Syndrome?

Which of the following is least likely to cause pneumomediastinum?  Chest trauma  Esophageal rupture  Thyroid surgery  Pericarditis  

Which activity would BEST represent an expected outcome for an individual who completes a fatigue management program?

On a chest radiograph, Swan-Ganz catheters are usually seen in the right pulmonary vein?   

All of the following can be confined as a loculated effusion in the pleural space except:

Which of the following is not used to evaluate the degree of exposure in the chest radiograph?  Visibility of the vertebrae through the heart shadow  Lucency of the lung fields  Visibility of the peripheral blood vessels  Presence of bronchogram  

A patient complains of a productive cough for at least 4 consecutive months for each of the past 3 years.  Which of the following should a respiratory therapist suspect?

A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago.  She reports increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks.  A chest radiograph shows no significant changes.  Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?

The chest radiograph is suggestive of what type of disease or condition?