What is adduction

Some hospitals use _________________ bar codes that are placed in the chart for the biller to scan when billing

a. new b. standard c. blank d. peel-off

A patient is receiving full ventilatory support with volume ventilation. At 0700 the respiratory therapist observes the pressure-, volume-, and flow-time scalars shown in "A" below

Six hours later the respiratory therapist observes the scalars shown in "B." The most appropriate action to take is which of the following? a. Increase the positive end-expiratory pres-sure (PEEP) level. b. Check the circuit for a leak. c. Administer a bronchodilator. d. Switch to pressure ventilation.