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MCRT CP Disease Ch8

Cardiopulmonary Disease Ch.8

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Which of the following would the therapist MOST likely monitor in watching for common side effects associated with diuretic therapy? Hypokalemia
The therapist notes that a sputum sample was sent to the lab for an acid-fast smear and culture. How should the RT interpret this information? Suspect that the patient has Mycobacterium tuberculosis pneumonia
Culture & sensitivity tests: determine the antibiotic(s) best suited for combating an infection
In a normal differential WBC count, which of the following would have the highest number? Neutrophils
Diagnostic thoracentesis can be used to: determine the etiology of a pleural effusion
In evaluating the risk of bleeding, the RT should establish that the patient has a platelet count of at least __/mm3 before recommending placement of the arterial line. 50,000
A 14-year old patient has had a serious asthma attack. Her WBC count can be expected to show: Increased eosinophils
Therapeutic bronchoscopy is used for all of the following EXCEPT: in bronchiectasis evaluation
For BUN and creatinine values: BUN and serum creatinine values that are higher than normal range indicate renal failure
A patient has pneumonia and a right pleural effusion. If the pleural exudate fluid is infected, it will show: 2,3 2. a high WBC count 3. bacteria
In response to a viral infection, which of the following can be expected to be seen in the WBC count? Increased lymphocytes
After a thoracentesis procedure, it is important to monitor the patient for: Pneumothorax
Gram staining is done to : 1,4 1. classify organisms as gram positive or gram negative 4.help guide antibiotic therapy
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