Which of the following occurs during expiration?I. The diaphragm contracts II. Intrapleural pressure increases III. Intrapulmonary pressure increases IV. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is used

Which of the following is TRUE about alveoli and Laplaces law?

When assessing increase work of breathing of a patient during an asthmatic attack, a respiratory therapist will identify:I. TachypneaII. An increase in tidal volumeIII. A decrease in the depth of breathingIV. Use of the pectoralis muscle

A baby has been admitted to the newborn nursery with a diagnosis of post-maturity.  During the initial assessment, the nurse expects to find which of the following findings?

A 42 week gestation baby, 2,400gms, whose mother had no prenatal care, is admitted to the NICU.  The neonatologist ordered bloodwork.  Which of the following lab findings would the nurse expect to see?  Select all that apply.

A baby is grunting in the neonatal nursery.  Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A 1 day old neonate, 32 weeks’ gestation, is in an overhead radiant warmer.  The nurse assesses the morning axillary temperature as 96.9F/36.1C.  Which of the following could explain this finding?

A newborn in the nursery  is exhibiting signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).  Which of the following signs/symptoms would be an expected finding(s) of NAS?  Select all that apply.

If the original radiograph has a good IR exposure and the kVp is increased, which of these statements is true?1) receptor exposure increases2) contrast increases3) receptor exposure decreases4) contrast decreases5) receptor exposure stays the same6) contrast stays the same

A change in kVp, as an exposure factor, affects: