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Which of the following is not a cause of lymphatic insuffiency?

A 58-year old male, 397 lbs, 6’0″ has diffuse, bilateral infiltrates on CXR.  A recent PCWP is 22 mmHg.  The patient is requiring frequent suctioning.  ABG shows pH 7.30, PaCO2 55, PaO2 75 on NRB, HCO3 24.  Vitals include HR 122, BP 132/88, RR 36, Temp 37.3 C.

A patient has a right sided hemothorax, the physician placed a chest tube on the right side between the 4th and 5th rib. CXR reveals the chest tube would be in what position?

You are called to a patient’s room stat. When arrive you notice the patient is in folwers position, tripoding with mild subcostal and suprasternal retractions and is drowsy. Patient had difficulty talking, RR 30, HR 120 BP  118/75  SpO2 92% receiving his third albuterol treatment, BBS markedly diminshed. EMS administered steriods and MgSO4 IV. CXR shows 11 rib exspansion with widen intercostal spaces with translucent lung fields,  7.40/40/66/24/0 SpO2 92%. The resident asks for your recommendation, what would recommend at this time.

The diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome is based on:1. urinalysis, which shows elevated blood urea nitrogen.2. abnormal electromyography results.3. cerebrospinal fluid, which shows elevated protein level.4. clinical history.

A patient who has suffered a myocardial infarction would most likely show an increase in 

Which of the following are anatomic alterations of the lungs that may be found with the chronic stage of interstitial lung disease (ILD)?1. Honeycombing2. Edema3. Interstitial thickening4. Granulomas    

Sleep apnea would be diagnosed in a patient who has which of these findings?1. More than 15 apnea episodes per hour of sleep.2. More than 5 apnea episodes per hour over an 8-hour period.3. More than 75% of the apneas are obstructive.4. More than 75% of the apneas and hypopneas are obstructive.

The following are commonly found bacteria found in the tracheobronchial tree in patients with  chronic bronchitis  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae 2. H-influenzae 3. Staphylococcus aureus 4. Klebsiella

The respiratory therapist is caring for a patient who is receiving diuretic therapy as part of the medication regimen for her congestive heart failure. Which of the following would the therapist most likely monitor in watching for common side effects associated with diuretic therapy?