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craiczarry

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The physician has requested that the respiratory therapist determine a patient's rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) before placing the patient on PSV. The patient has a respiratory rate of 32/min and VT of 300 ml. What is the patient's RSBI?
 
  a. 107
  b. 110
  c. 112
  d. 114

Question 2

Which factors lead to the development of computer-based weaning protocols?
 
  1. Respiratory therapists are unable to successfully wean most patients using protocols.
  2. Computer-based weaning protocols are relatively easy to develop.
  3. Weaning is time-consuming.
  4. Weaning is a labor-intensive process.
  a. 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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briseldagonzales

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The formula for calculating RSBI is f/VT. The therapist would calculate 32/0.30 = 107.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

fatboyy09

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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