Which of the following medications increase oncotic pressure and considered a diuretic; thereby assisting in pulling fluid back into the vascular system?

A pulmonary embolism causes which of the following major pathologic and structural changes in the lungs?I.   Alveolar consolidationII.   Mucosal edemaIII.   Alveolar atelectasisIV.   Pleural friction rub

Mr. Vargas is a mechanically ventilated ARDS patient in the surgical ICU (SICU). His latest ABGs are as follows: pH 7.35, PaCO2 49 mmHg, PaO2 65 mmHg, HCO3 25 mEq/L. His SvO2 = 72%, cardiac output = 4.2 L/min and his has normal urine output. Which of the following would be the most helpful when assessing adequate tissue perfusion/oxygenation?

Is the underlying condition on the following CXR, Cardiogenic or Non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?

Interpret the following ABG: pH 7.14, PaCO2 78 mmHg, PaO2 52 mmHg, HCO3 25 mEq/L.

Which of the following ABG results below are most typical for a patient who normally has no underlying lung disease presents with early ARDS?

Ms. Lott’s respiratory failure is best described as:

You are a respiratory therapist assigned to the ED, a patient is admitted which is suspected to have pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure. Which of the following findings would support your clinical assessment findings and rule out ARDS (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema)? PICK ALL APPROPRIATE RESPONSES.

With regard to medication administration in the management of CHF, the administration of which of the following reduce afterload by decreasing the heart rate thereby improving LV stroke volume and cardiac output to improve tissue oxygenation by increasing DO2?

A patient presents to the ED with CHF, which of the folloiwng pathophysiologies is most likely responsible for the edema?