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A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% of his predicted value. What bronchial hygiene therapy would be most appropriate initially? correct answer: IPPB with normal saline A patient on VC ventilation has demonstrated auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? (select all that apply) 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory Rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sen...

ABDSM | LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24 Which of the following statements is true regarding a modified mallampati classification of the oral pharynx? A. Mallampati II allows visualization of only the hard palate B. Malampati III allows visualization of only the hard palate C. Malampati classifications are taken with the patient sedated and reclined D. Mallampati classifications of IV have greater odds ratio than Mallampati classifications of I for severe OSA - D. M...

TMC Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A patient who complains of dyspnea is noted to have a dry, non-productive cough. On physical examination, breath sounds are diminished on the right, tactile fremitus is decreased and there is dullness to percussion over the right lower lobe. The respiratory therapist should suspect that the patient is suffering from A. pneumonia. B. pulmonary embolism. C. pleural effusion. D. bronchiolitis. ...

AI -Answer Apnea Index AHI -Answer Apnea-Hypopnea Index CAP -Answer Cyclic Alternating Pattern EPAP -Answer Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure IEA -Answer Interictal Epileptiform Activity IPAP -Answer Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure PRC -Answer Phase Response Curve RBD -Answer REM Behavior Disorder RDI -Answer Respiratory Disturbance Index SE -Answer Sleep Efficiency SOL -Answer Sleep Onset Latency SWS -Answer ...

A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. See Patient Assessment A healthy adult female can exhale what portion of her...

A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - Answer-D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. See Patient Assessment A healthy adult female can exhale what por...

A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. Answer D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. See Patient Assessment A healthy adult female can exhale what port...

TMC PRACTICE EXAM A 150 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTION/A+ GRADE GUARANTEED A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - Correct answer-D. deep bre...

A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - correct answer D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. See Patient Assessment A healthy adult female can exhal...

RPSGT EXAM Practice Questions With Complete Solutions Updated 2024/2025 (VERIFIED) The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ANSWER Wash out CO2 and prevent rebreathing Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ANSWER Cheyne Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated. What is aerophagia? - ANSWER The swallowing of air What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ANSWER Treatment that involves cutting and advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlargi...