12th Edition Complete Questions with Verified A+
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Into to Respiratory Care
Chapter 2
List 6 responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist.
- Patient assessment
- Disease management
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Management
- Education
- Rehabilitation
List 8 practice settings of RT's
-Hospitals
-Medical offices
-interfacility transport
-Homes
-Sleep labs
-Skilled nursing facilities
-Pulmonary rehab programs
-Outpatient Clinics
List 5 diagnostic activities of the respiratory therapist.
-Obtaining and analyzing physiologic specimen
-Interpreting physiologic data
-Performing test and studies of the cardiopulmonary system
- Performing neurophysiological studies
-Performing sleep disorder studies
List 8 therapeutic activities of the RT's
-Application and monitoring of medical gasses
-Mechanical ventilation therapy
-Insertion and care of artificial airways
, -Broncho-pulmonary Hygiene
-Administration of pharmacologic agents
-Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
-Hemodynamic cardiovascular support
-sleep support
Identify the #1 goal of the respiratory care business.
The goal is to provide excellent service to clients.
Identify the primary leader in the respiratory department.
Department Director
List 4 preferred characteristics of the respiratory department director
-Highly Skilled
-Forward Thinking
-Energetic
-Innovative
Identify the most important element for the delivery of quality respiratory care
Department leadership
List 4 roles of the education coordinator
-Assess the educational needs of each RT in the department
-Assigns resources needed to help reduce educational deficiencies in RT
-Develop and execute orientation and competency programs
-Develop educational plans related to new technology
*RT's Never stop learning*
List 2 roles offered by quality assurance coordinator
The evaluate the efficiency of the clinical staff
And Evaluate the quality of respiratory care provided by evaluating the outcomes
List 3 characteristics of the supervisor/ lead therapist
- More experienced
-Higher Credentials
-Higher level of education
List 3 ways the supervisor/lead therapist ensures day-to-day functionality of the department.