Use the following case study to answers questions 31-33: Avi is a 6-year-old child with Cerebral Palsy (CP). You were asked to assess Avi’s muscle tone to determine the best intervention to assist in reducing their spasticity.   When assessing the level of spasticity in Avi’ Serratus Anterior, what position should you place their scapula in to begin the assessment?

Arrange the proper order of steps to perform a modified Allen’s test.                  1. Observe return of blood to hand                  2. Have patient make a tight fist                  3. Compress radial and ulnar arteries to stop blood flow to hand                  4. Relax hand; release ulnar artery while keeping radial artery compressed

How long should you wait before drawing an ABG on a COPD patient who’s FiO2 has just been changed?

You obtain an arterial blood gas that shows the following values: pH 7.28 PaCO2  35 mmHg   PaO2  105 mmHg  HCO3 16 mEq/L How would you interpret the above blood gas?

The information below has been obtained from a patient using an aerosol mask at 40% oxygen with a Pb 760.     pH  7.42   PaCO2  36 torr   PaO2  122 torr  HCO3  26 mEq/L 1.  Calculate the PAO2 2.  Calculate the P(A-a)O2 gradient

In Volume ventilation, _________________ varies based off compliance and airway resistance.

You are a respiratory therapist at Livelong Extended Care Facility.  You just received an order to instruct Mr. Smith on the use of a Passy-Muir valve.  Your instructions would include all of the following except?

Which of the following indicators can be used to assess a patient’s readiness for decannulation? 1. Patient’s ability to speak 2. Patient’s ability to follow commands 3. Patient’s level of sensorium 4. Patient’s suctioning requirements 5. Patient’s ventilator dependency

An E size oxygen cylinder with 1800 psig in it is being used at 5 L/min. How long will the cylinder last if run until completely empty?

Which of the following backup O2 systems should be used in case of a power outage for a home care patient?