The respiratory therapist receives an order to administer a mixture of 80% helium/20% oxygen to a 40 year-old patient in an acute asthmatic episode. Which of the following devices would most effectively deliver the gas mixture to the patient?

A. Simple oxygen mask
B. Nonrebreathing mask
C. Noninvasive ventilator
D. Aerosol mask

Answer: B. Nonrebreathing mask

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A citrated blood sample is tested with the following results:

? PT = 60.0 seconds ? APTT = 100.0 seconds Pending further testing, the most probable reason for these results is not: a. Factor VIII deficiency b. Factor V deficiency c. Factor II deficiency d. Fibrinogen deficiency

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