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

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?

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 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.

On a 60 kg patient,clinical indications that a patient has impending acute ventilatotory failure,(the patient needs mechanical ventilation) are which of the following?1. vital capacity of 740 ml2. vital capacity 800 3. negative inspiratory force of -274. Negative inspiratory force of -18

What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water?1. Pneumonia2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)3. Pulmonary fibrosis4. Pulmonary edema

What statements are true regarding oxygen assessment of a smoke inhalation victim?1.  Pulse oximeter is not accurate2.  CO oximeter is accurate3.  Carbon Monoxide level of 12% should be treated with hyperbaric chamber 4.  Airway swelling may be present

The diagnosis of LTB is made by all of the following EXCEPT the child:

Interpret the following ABG:pH 7.44, CO2 55, HCO3 34

A patient with atelectasis needs which of the following therapies?