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?

Beta cells of the pancreatic islets secrete___________? _______

A patient has been receiving an aerosolized bronchodilator through a handheld nebulizer over the past day. Which of the following would a respiratory therapist recommend to minimize the risk of her getting a nosocomial infection? 1. Add a broad-spectrum antibiotic to the nebulizer with each treatment. 2. Change the handheld nebulizer and mouthpiece every 24 hours. 3. Discard medications and saline solution 24 hours after opening. 4. Respiratory therapists should wash their hands before giving a treatment.

Which of the following mechanisms of injury is most likely to result in a rupture of the distal biceps tendon?

Which of the following are common findings for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

What is the purpose of the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1C) test? 

Which of the following equipment cleaning techniques or chemicals have the ability to kill spores?

The CaO2 is within normal limits.

An older adult client resides in a long term care facility has been prescribed antihypertensives for the first time following many years of generally good health. When administering the first dose of the prescribed antihypertensive mediation to an older adult, the nurse should recognize the related risk to which possible side effect?

A respiratory therapist should do which of the following for protection from contamination from a patient who coughs violently during endotracheal suctioning? 1. Wear a mask. 2. Wear goggles. 3. Restrain the patient. 4. Suction when the patient is asleep.