After initiating CPAP in an infant at 8 cm H2O with a nasal mask via a mechanical ventilator, the therapist notices a low-pressure alarm. What should be done to correct this situation?

In an newborn with a suspected R-L shunting, which of the following assessments could be used to suspect and confirm the presence of R-L shu

An RT assigned to the MICU enters the room of a patient assigned to him. The therapist calculates the patients QS/QT to be 28%. Based on this information, the patient would report to the physician during ground rounds the patient has:

Respiratory failure is present in neonates when:I. PaO2 is 60 mmHgIII. pH is

Which of the following rate frequencies would define a HFV mode setting?

BONUS: A patient’s CaO2 is 20.1 vol% and the CvO2 is 14.6 vol%. The oxygen consumption (VO2) is 220 mL/min. What is the patient’s cardiac output?

What treatment is indicated when the oxygen index (OI) > 40?

You are evaluating a patient who was reported to you as being in a MVA and was resuscitated in the ED. Which of the following would you suspect is the cause of your finding of small “pinpoint” pupils?

A 30 year old male is brought to the ED with severe burns over 60% of his body. What is the most critical component of his evaluation and treatment?

A patient has been brought to the Emergency Department after inhaling super heated steam. The pulmonary injuries (anatomical alterations) that would be expected at the lower airways include:I.   atelectasis.II.   pulmonary edema.III.   small amount of thin/thick secretions.IV.   pharyngeal edema.