Respiratory Care Science Final Test 1 2 3 Updated Actual Questions And Correct Answers

RESPIRATORY CARE SCIENCE FINAL TEST 1 2 3
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS

Question:
The first health care specialist in the field was called oxygen technicians and later
evolved to _____________ after training; providing oxygen therapy, aerosolized
medication, and performed intermittent positive-pressure treatments.
Answer:
Inhalation Therapist

Question:
___________is the United States predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in
healthcare. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies
nearly 21,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.
Answer:
Joint Commission

Question:
What term is used to describe the process in which a government agency gives an
individual permission to practice an occupation?
Answer:
licensure

Question:
Monitoring quality care in Respiratory Care involves:
Answer:
1. continuous monitoring
2. skill competencies
3. observing practitioner's performance
4. simulation training

Question:
This organization has established standards for credentialing RTs who work under
medical directions and in cooperation with agencies that provide licensing of RTs.
Answer:
National Board for Respiratory Care

Question:
This organization is responsible for the accreditation of Respiratory Care education
programs.
Answer:
COARC

, Question:
Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?
Answer:
Straight spine, bent legs

Question:
The level of general practice credentialing in Respiratory Care are:
Answer:
Certified Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist both

Question:
This organization is the leading national and international professional organization
for RTs and advocates and enhances the professionalism of RTs.
Answer:
American Association of Respiratory Care

Question:
Which of the following are potential areas of risk to patients receiving respiratory care?
Answer:
1. movement and ambulation
2. electrical hazard
3. fire hazard

Question:
Emerson developed the iron lung that was used for the ________of the 1930s and 1950s.
Answer:
polio epidemic

Question:
During the development of positive pressure ventilation, it was used for__________.
Answer:
anesthesia

Question:
President Reagan in 1982 signed a proclamation declaring the third week of October as:
Answer:
Respiratory Care Week

Question:
Which of the following will have a continuing demand for the Respiratory Care
profession?
Answer:
1. advance treatment and technology
2. aging population
3. increase in asthma and COPD
4. increase in other chronic diseases