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Hypoxemia during FB on a mechanically ventilated patient is typically due to

What is the most common cause of hemothorax?

The _______________ tube thoracostomy requires a smaller incision and provides less tissue trauma and less patient discomfort.

Which of the following are roles of the RT during bronchoscopic procedures?1. Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to determine if the procedure is indicated.2. Ensures that all documentation is in place before the procedure.3. Helps to recognize the patient’s oxygen requirement and anticipates appropriate oxygen supplement during the procedure.4. Assists the physician in operating the bronchoscopic accessories.

Flexible bronchoscopy on a mechanically ventilated patient carries the highest risk for which patient population?

Your patient is being scheduled for a flexible bronchoscopy and is inquiring about when to stop taking her warfarin. After consulting the physician, what would you tell her?

The ____ drainage system is the most common chest tube drainage system.

The Na+K+ ATPase 

1pt – The main determinant of the resting potential of all cells is