A patient has a V/Q ratio 1.2, which of the following pathophysiology is related?   I. ARDS II. Asthma III. Pulmonary emboli IV. Emphysema

A patient in the ER has orders for an ABG. What must be done to assess for collateral circulation of the intended puncture site?

When using a heated humidifier with a heated wire circuit on CMV, the therapist notices very small amount of condensation in the corrugated tubing. What should the therapist do?

A patient is now admitted in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) post-operative due to complications. The patient is intubated on ventilatory support. The following information is available:   HR – 110 bpm pH – 7.45 Total rate – 28 breaths/min PaCO2 – 32 mmHg BP – 97/55 mmHg PaO2 – 87 mmHg SpO2 – 96% HCO3 – 24 mEq/L SaO2 – 96% Hb – 8 g/dl   What should be done for this patient’s oxygenation status?

Which of the following is used to analyze PaCO2 in a arterial blood gas machine?

Which of the following situations will it be appropriate to use a heat moisture exchanger as a humidifier on CMV?   I. Post-op patient in the PACU II. Post cardiopulmonary arrest III. Adult respiratory distress syndrome IV. Transporting of patient to another facility

Which of the following is the water vapor pressure at 100% body humidity?

Which of the following would be an indication for cool aerosol therapy?   I. Stridor post-extubation II. Retained thick secretions III. Laryngotracheobronchitis IV. Smoke inhalation of a fire victim

One custodian cleans a suite of offices in 2 hours. When a second worker is asked to join the regular custodian, the job only takes 3/4 of an hour.  How long does it take the second worker to do the same job alone?

Place the steps of CR latent image to digital image conversion in the correct order.