Residents who are admitted to a long-term-care facility usually remain in the facility for the rest of their lives.

The finding of a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) for a patient is likely to result in which of the following pathologies:

a. Increased bone marrow production of erythrocytes b. Increased erythrocyte destruction c. Decreased bone marrow production of erythrocytes d. Liver disease

A 30 year old male with bronchitis has coarse bilateral rales with a SpO2 of 90%. Despite a good cough effort, he has great difficulty in removing his thick secretions. The respiratory therapist should initiate

A. aerosol treatments with 3 cc normal saline every 4 hours. B. sputum induction for gram stain. C. a heated humidifier and oxygen therapy. D. continuous ultrasonic via aerosol mask.