The leaf venation pattern that has a single main vein (midrib) and smaller veins branch off of the midrib is termed ________________ venation.

Which of the following drugs would most likely be administered to a patient experiencing an allergic reaction to iodinated contrast media?

Which of the following statements accurately brings out the difference between a time log and a to-do list?

Prerequisites for successful weaning include: I. psychological readiness II. adequate gag and swallow reflexes III. ability to follow instructions IV adequate cough

Calculate the airway resistance (Raw) using the information from the scalar below.

Which of the following mechanisms ultimately leads to ARDS regardless of the etiology?

After successive abdominal thrusts, the patient becomes unconscious and the airway still appears obstructed.  What is the next appropriate action?

Silent aspiration and VAP can occur with a cuffed ETT as a result of which of the following? I injury to the mucosa during insertion and manipulation of the tube following insertion II. interference with the normal cough reflex III. aspiration of contaminated secretions that pool above the cuff IV. rupture of the ETT cuff

The RT reviews their ventilator parameter sheet and finds that the peak inspiratory pressure has been gradually increasing for the past several hours.  Which of the following could be the cause for this change? I. Bronchospasm II. Decreasing pulmonary compliance III. Increasing airway resistance IV. Accumulation of secretions

What is the most important prerequisite for weaning a patient from ventilatory support?