A patient with a 10-year history of chronic bronchitis and an acute viral pneumonia exhibits the following blood gas results breathing room air: pH = 7.22; PCO2 = 67; HCO3– = 29; PO2 = 62. Which of the following best describes this patient’s condition?

The respiratory therapist review the ventilator flow sheet for a post-op patient. The vent settings have not changed during the past 24 hours. The peak and plateau pressure were recorded as follows: Time:                                            0700am        0900am         1100am Peak Pressure:                                 24                   28                    34 Plateau Pressure:                             20                   24                    30   What is the problem?

The nurse is reviewing the dietary habits of a healthy 55-year-old female client when the client asks, “How much fiber should I consume each day?” What amount should the nurse recommend as the minimum?

The nurse is caring for an individual with nephrotic syndrome. When reviewing the client’s daily laboratory results, the nurse should be concerned by an elevation in which values?

The nurse is conducting nutrition teaching with a client who just passed a kidney stone. The client asks what can be done to decrease the risk for developing more kidney stones. What advice should the nurse include in teaching?

The PROT-AGE Study Group has developed guidelines for optimal protein intake for older adults. When using these guidelines, what would the nurse calculate as the approximate daily protein requirement for a healthy older adult weighing 132 pounds (60 kg)?

Causes of decreased static compliance include: 1. Large airway secretions 2. Bronchospasm 3. ARDS 4. Pneumonia

What happens to the inspiratory pressure in PRVC mode if lung compliance decreases?  

Risk of vitamin B12 deficiency increases in older adults. To ensure adequate intake, the nurse should recommend what source?

Hyperventilation should generally be avoided during mechanical ventilatory support. Exceptions to this rule include: 1. Failure of other methods to reduce intracranial pressure. 2.  Trying to calm an agitated patient.  3. Hypokalemia causing cardiac arrhythmias.