A polysomnography indicates the patient has an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 25. This is characterized as which of the following?
What is the lymphatic organ/structure identified by letter B…
What is the lymphatic organ/structure identified by letter B?
Mr. Green is currently in VC mode. You notice that it is ta…
Mr. Green is currently in VC mode. You notice that it is taking a large amount of pressure to deliver his targeted tidal volume. What should you recommend to minimize the amount of pressure?
Calculate the I:E ratio if the I-time is 0.5 and the E-time…
Calculate the I:E ratio if the I-time is 0.5 and the E-time is 0.85 sec.
What are the sites of substantial tubular reabsorption and s…
What are the sites of substantial tubular reabsorption and select secretion?
The following is obtained on a 5’6″, 225-lb male patient:…
The following is obtained on a 5’6″, 225-lb male patient: VENT SETTINGS Mode SIMV/VC Vt 325 RR 14 PEEP 5 cm H20 PS 10 cm H20 FIO2 75% ABG pH 7.31 PaCO2 52 Pa02 82 HCO3 24 Sa02 96% What should the respiratory therapist recommend?
A patient diagnosed with central sleep apnea would benefit f…
A patient diagnosed with central sleep apnea would benefit from which of the following?
Calculate the TCT for a RR 12 and I-time of 1 second.
Calculate the TCT for a RR 12 and I-time of 1 second.
Calculate the inspiratory time (TI) when a ventilator is set…
Calculate the inspiratory time (TI) when a ventilator is set at a tidal volume (VT) of 800 mL and a constant flow rate of 40 L/min.
A patient is intubated due to an acute exacerbation of chron…
A patient is intubated due to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient is now breathing with pressure support ventilation 5 cm H2O and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) 5 cm H2O. The patient is unable to flow trigger every inspiration. Unintended positive end-expiratory pressure (auto-PEEP) is measured at 10 cm H2O. The most appropriate action to take is which of the following?