Which of the following would be expected when a chest assessment is performed on a patient during an asthmatic episode?1. Increased inspiratory time2. Decreased vocal fremitus3. Dull percussion note4. Hyperresonant percussion note

A respiratory therapist is assessing a lethargic patient.  Heart rate is 83bpm, Respiratory rate is 8bpm, BBS are clear. Upper airway snoring is heard on neck auscultation.  SPO2 is 90% on room air.  What therapy should be given first?

A patient found unconcious in the cold weather is brought to the emergency room.  The patient has a respiratory rate of 7 bpm.  The therapist would recommend which of the following at this time?

When a person has Guillain-Barré syndrome, the body’s immune system attacks the myelin sheath on the nerves?

The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:1. atelectasis.2. bronchospasm.3. ground glass appearance4. alveolar flooding.

Which of the following may be used in the management of a patient with central sleep apnea?1. CPAP2. Steroids3. Mucolytics4. Bipap

A patient presents in the emergency room with: a tracheal shift to the left, A dull percussion note on the left, increased vocal fremitus on on the left.  Which of the following is most likely the cause of the clinical findings?

A patient presents in the emergency room with: a tracheal shift to the right, A dull percussion note on the left, Decreased vocal fremitus on on the left.  Which of the following is most likely the cause of the clinical findings?

Which of the following is (are) small cell lung cancer(s)?1. Undifferentiated carcinoma2. Oat cell carcinoma3. Adenocarcinoma4. Squamous carcinoma

A patient has been brought to the emergency department with smoke inhalation as the diagnosis.  Pulmonary injuries to this situation include:1. atelectasis.2. Mucous plugging3. thick secretions.4. pharyngeal edema.