A patient has shortness of breath on a 60% aerosol mask. The following data are obtained: Pulse 112 b/min RR 34 b/min ABGs pH 7.27 PaCO2 53 mm Hg PaO2 68 mm Hg On the basis of this information, which of the following should be recommended at this time?

A patient’s PaCO2 decreases from 42 to 31 mm Hg. All the following could have increased except which of the following?

Before giving an asthmatic patient a breathing treatment with an aerosolized bronchodilator, the respiratory therapist notices that breath sounds are diminished bilaterally. After the patient inhales the medication, it is noticed that the patient’s breath sounds reveal wheezing in all lung fields. Based on this, what can be concluded?

A caudal is most beneficial in which situation?

A 57-year-old patient with severe COPD enters the emergency department with shortness of breath. Room air ABG levels are as follows: pH 7.44 PaCO2 49 mm Hg PaO2 47 mm Hg HCO3 37 mEq/L BE +12 mEq/L On the basis of this information, which of the following is the most appropriate O2 therapy?

A patient’s PaO2 is 80 torr on a nonrebreathing mask, but the patient complains he can’t tolerate wearing the mask. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A 75 year old patient with COPD has written an advance directive that no life support efforts should be done. He is receiving palliative/supportive care and is complaining about being very short of breath. What should be recommended?

About how many hours will an H-cylinder of O2 last if it has 1100 psig and is emptying at a flow of 8 L/min?

A patient with pulmonary edema is coughing up large quantities of pink, frothy sputum. ABG values while breathing 30% oxygen are as follows: pH 7.42 PaCO2 28 mm Hg PaO2 45 mm Hg HCO3– 21 mEq/L BE –4 mEq/L SaO2 76% What would be the best treatment?

What is this point called on the epidural needle?