What type of VWD is the only type to have a decreased platelet count?

A sputum sample from an intubated patient with pneumonia has an offensive odor and is described as green and mucopurulent. The respiratory therapist should suspect that this condition is caused by

A. a gram positive bacteria. B. respiratory syncytial virus. C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa. D. Pneumocystis jiroveci.

Which of the following statements regarding the use of nasopharyngeal airways in children is correct?

A. They are rarely used in infants younger than 1 year. B. It is the recommended adjunct for children with head trauma. C. They are usually not well tolerated in children with a gag reflex. D. Blanching of the nares after insertion indicates correct placement.