AHIMA’s record retention guidelines recommend that the master patient index be maintained for what length of time?

The following data were obtained  from a 54 kg patient  that is being weaned from SIMV:0830SIMV rate = 8FIO2 = 0.50VT = 500 mlSpont. rate = 18Spont. VT = 400 mlNIF = -40 cm H2OPulse = 77 bpmSpO2 = 97%1600CPAP = 5FIO2 = 0.45Spont. rate = 31Spont. VT = 260  mlNIF = -21 cm H2OPulse = 125 bpmSpO2 = 91%Based on the data, what is an appropriate recommendation?

A 3 y/o girl was brought in the Emergency room for an acute onset of SOB. He is currently recieving oxygen via non-rebreather with adequate flow. Patient exhibiting inspiratory stridor, drooling and is febrile with 103°F. Pulse rate is 145 bpm, RR at 37 breaths/min and SpO2 82%. What is likely the problem?

A patient on vent support is on the current vent settings and ABG results:Mode = AC                 pH = 7.34 f = 24                          PaCO2 = 56 mmHg      VT = 580 ml                PaO2 = 42 mmHg FIO2 = .60                   HCO3 = 30Optimal PEEP study shows:PEEP      SaO2       BP   5            82%      128/85   8            86%      120/82   10          90%      105/70   12          94%      101/63The optimal PEEP is:

A respiratory therapist is called to assist with an elective oral intubation of an adult patient. As the procedure progresses, the vocal cords cannot be visualized. At this time, the therapist can best assist the physician by:

Which of these is the result of administration of atrovent?I. Inhibition of Muscarinic 3 receptorII. Stimulation of the Alpha  receptorIII. Blockage of sympathetic receptorsIV. Enhances Beta 2 stimulation

Which of these are steps to clean home care equipments? I. Soak in warm soapy waterII. Rinse thoroughlyIII. disinfect in vinegarIV. Wipe to dry

A time/patient triggered, pressure limited and time cycled vent support follows what mode of ventilation?

A neonate who weighs 2.5 kilograms is being mechanically ventilated on PCV with minimal chest rise. The following blood gas via heel stick was obtained on the following ventilator parameters. What should be done?PCV                                       pH = 7.24f = 30                                     PaCO2 = 60 mmHgDelta P = 35 cm H2O             PaO2 = 42 mmHgFIO2 = 40%                           HCO3 = 26 mEq/LPEEP = 5 cm H2OEx. Vt = 14.0 mlTot f = 30

Advantages in the homcare sites include:I. Availability of many servicesII. Greater patient independenceIII. Lower co-paysIV. Usually better consistency of care and patient compliance