Which of the following protocols would be indicated when a patient with increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickening has increased opacity on the chest radiograph, bronchial breath sounds, and a dull percussion note?
a. Aerosolized medication protocol
b. Lung expansion protocol
c. Oxygen therapy protocol
d. Bronchopulmonary hygiene protocol
Q. 2 The peripheral nervous system problems found with Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) include:
1. loss of reflexes.
2. increased reflex reactions.
3. flaccid paralysis of skeletal muscles.
4. tetany of skeletal muscles.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 1, 3
d. 2, 4
Q. 3 All of the following materials will be found in the alveoli of a patient with ARDS EXCEPT:
a. leukocytes.
b. cellular debris.
c. fibrin.
d. hyaline membrane.
Q. 4 Which of the following are current ventilatory strategies in the treatment of ARDS?
1. Large tidal volume
2. Small tidal volume
3. Rapid respiratory rates
4. Slow respiratory rates
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1, 4
d. 2, 3
Q. 5 ARDS can result from the inhalation of all of the following EXCEPT:
a. FIO2 >0.60 for prolonged exposure.
b. nitrogen dioxide.
c. very dry air.
d. chlorine gas.
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