Advantages in the homcare sites include:I. Availability of many servicesII. Greater patient independenceIII. Lower co-paysIV. Usually better consistency of care and patient compliance

A newborn patient was being assessed during the beginning of the shift and rhonchi with rales bilaterally was heard. SpO2 is reading at 87% with bradycardia. The therapist is electing to suction the patient endotracheally with a size 10f and notes the suction pressure at -90 mmHg. What should the therapist do at this time?

A 8 y/o boy with RAD is wheezing bilaterally achieving only 64% of predicted peak flows. What can you recommend to quickly improve peak flows?

During calibration of the flow transducer of the PFT equipment, the following data was acquired during calibrationTest #1  2.48 LitersTest #2  2.30 LitersTest #3  3.0 LiterWhat would you recommend at this time?

The most appropriateand cost effective type of oxygen for use  in a home of an 80 y/o man that is non-ambulatory, using NC at 2 L/min continuously would be:

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What is/are some of the advantages of oxygen concentrators?I. Low cost for bedridden patientsII. Oxygen percentage increase with increase in flowIII. Can be used as a portable unitIV. Does not need refilling

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a single or few species that predominate within a community

equitability in the distribution of individuals among species within a community