A female patient’s chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lo…

A female patient’s chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe atelectasis. She is alert and oriented. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

Theoretically, a nonrebreathing mask can deliver 100% oxygen…

Theoretically, a nonrebreathing mask can deliver 100% oxygen, assuming that the mask fits appropriately on the patient’s face and is the only source of gas being inhaled by the patient. However, in actual practice, the disposable nonrebreathing mask can deliver what percentage of FIO2?

Mrs. Johnson is a 37-year-old woman who has been taking medi…

Mrs. Johnson is a 37-year-old woman who has been taking medication for lower back pain for the last 18 months. She reports to her physician that although the medication initially rendered her pain-free, she now receives very little relief from her daily dose. This situation is described by which of the following terms used to refer to drug responsiveness (assuming that her condition has not actually worsened)?