Helicobacter pylori is a ________ that causes approximately 90% of duodenal ulcers and 80% of gastric ulcers

Each of the following statements regarding the technical ability of radiographers is correct except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Radiographers have the ability to communicate clear and concise instructions to the patient. B) Radiographers possess a thorough understanding of how to produce quality images. C) Radiographers understand how to perform dental x-ray machine inspections. D) Radiographers participate in continuing education.

A 55-year-old male with acute dyspnea is admitted to the hospital. He is alert and oriented

His physical examination reveals: heart rate 120 beats/min and regular; blood pressure 146/88 mm Hg; temperature 38° C; respiratory rate 28 breaths/min shallow and labored. Breath sounds are decreased throughout with fine late crackles on inspiration, chest expansion is decreased in both bases. The patient is not coughing. The ABG on room air is: pH 7.52; PaCO2 30 mm Hg; PaO2 42 mm Hg; Hb-O2 80%; HCO3? 24 mEq/L. This patient is retired after working in a steel factory for 38 years and he has a 50-pack-year history of smoking. The most appropriate action for the res-piratory therapist to take is which of the following? a. Intubate and initiate positive-pressure ventilation. b. Initiate noninvasive positive pressure ven-tilation. c. Administer oxygen via a high flow nasal cannula. d. Initiate bronchodilator and mucolytic therapy.