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Which of the following is/are considered noncardiogenic cause(s) of increased capillary permeability?
 
  1. Therapeutic lung radiation
  2. Cigarette smoke
  3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  4. Inhaled phosgene
  a. 1
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



Q. 2  A patient with atelectasis is being monitored by bedside spirometry. What findings would correspond with atelectasis?
 
  1. Decreased IC
  2. Increased PEFR
  3. Decreased VC
  4. Increased DLCO
  a. 2
  b. 1, 3
  c. 1, 2, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



Q. 3  A premature infant with RDS is receiving mechanical ventilation. In managing the patient's oxygenation, the respiratory therapist should strive to keep the PaO2 at:
 
  a. between 25 and 50.
  b. between 40 and 70.
  c. between 80 and 100.
  d. 95 or greater.



Q. 4  All of the following are positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) EXCEPT:
 
  a. elevated homocysteine level.
  b. elevated vitamin E level.
  c. hypertension.
  d. diabetes mellitus.



Q. 5  All of the following would be found in a patient with atelectasis EXCEPT:
 
  a. normal shunt fraction.
  b. whispered pectoriloquy.
  c. chest radiograph shows increased density in areas of atelectasis.
  d. diminished breath sounds.
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