INTRO TO RESPIRATORY CARE TEST 1
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Respiratory orders - ANSWER-~ physicians should write oxygen orders: liter flow or
FI02, therapists decide humidity, type of mask, and duration
~ respiratory care orders: type of treatment, frequency, medication dosage and route of
administration
BID - ANSWER-twice a day
TID - ANSWER-three times a day
QID - ANSWER-four times a day
Qday - ANSWER-once a day
Q8 - ANSWER-Every 8 hours
Q6 - ANSWER-every 6 hours
Q4 - ANSWER-every 4 hours
Q2 - ANSWER-every 2 hours
Q1 - ANSWER-every 1 hour
PRN - ANSWER-as needed
Error charting - ANSWER-~ Dont erase anything, put a line through it and initial, put
error
~ electronic charting allows for review and updates from multiple workstations
rules for charting - ANSWER-~ General: accurate, correct spelling, avoid criticism, avoid
documentation for others
~Electronic: Document teal time (military), scan patients band and medication,
document only services performed
~ Paper: write legibly, exact time, approved abbreviations, dont erase, black ink, sign
using initial, last name and your title.
Soap notes - ANSWER-~ subject - symptoms (things the pt tells you)
~ objective - signs (things you can see)
~ assessment - problem or possible diagnosis
~ plan - what are you going to do to fix it
, advanced directives - ANSWER-~ instructions documenting what tx a patient would
want if he was unable to make medical decisions
~ should be dated, signed, witnessed and notarized
~ changes can be made at any time by the patient
~ types: DNR, DNI, living will, and durable power of attorney
infection control - ANSWER-~ aim to: eliminate the source of infectious agents, create
barriers to their transmission, monitor the effectiveness of control
~ all health care workers must take responsibility and follow procedures carefully
~ infection prevention is an ongoing responsibility of respiratory therapist
spread of infection - ANSWER-~ source - people or objects
~ route - contact, droplet, airborne
~ host - immunocompromised patients ( HIV, cancer, elderly, babies, diabetics)
* all 3 must be present
universal precautions - ANSWER-~ apply to blood, body fluid, non intact skin, and
mucous membranes (not sweat)
~ hand washing and gloves required
~ mask, eye protectors, and face shields may be needed
~ wear a gown if secretions may be splashed
! all equipment must be cleaned after use
handwashing - ANSWER-~ single most important procedure for reducing infection
~ should be done with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds
~ should be done before and after every patient contact
~ dry hands with clean towel and dispose of it, get a new towel to turn off the water
contact precautions - ANSWER-~ used in addition to standard precautions
~ wear a gown and gloves and do proper hand washing when finished
~ diseases may include MRSA, C. diff, VRE
~ clean and disinfect equipment used upon discharge, dedicate equipment such as
stethoscopes and BP cuffs
~ private room if possible
droplet precautions - ANSWER-~ used in addition to standard precautions
~ should wear a mask when within 3 feet of the patient
~ patient should wear a mask during any transports
~ private room is preferred
~ disease include influenza, mumps, rubella, pertussis, and meningitis
Respiratory Care - ANSWER-~ health care discipline that specializes in promotion of
optimal cardiopulmonary function
~ Prevent, identify and treat dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system
~ 75% work in hospitals or acute care settings
~ other areas include doctor's offices, nursing homes, pft labs and colleges
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Respiratory orders - ANSWER-~ physicians should write oxygen orders: liter flow or
FI02, therapists decide humidity, type of mask, and duration
~ respiratory care orders: type of treatment, frequency, medication dosage and route of
administration
BID - ANSWER-twice a day
TID - ANSWER-three times a day
QID - ANSWER-four times a day
Qday - ANSWER-once a day
Q8 - ANSWER-Every 8 hours
Q6 - ANSWER-every 6 hours
Q4 - ANSWER-every 4 hours
Q2 - ANSWER-every 2 hours
Q1 - ANSWER-every 1 hour
PRN - ANSWER-as needed
Error charting - ANSWER-~ Dont erase anything, put a line through it and initial, put
error
~ electronic charting allows for review and updates from multiple workstations
rules for charting - ANSWER-~ General: accurate, correct spelling, avoid criticism, avoid
documentation for others
~Electronic: Document teal time (military), scan patients band and medication,
document only services performed
~ Paper: write legibly, exact time, approved abbreviations, dont erase, black ink, sign
using initial, last name and your title.
Soap notes - ANSWER-~ subject - symptoms (things the pt tells you)
~ objective - signs (things you can see)
~ assessment - problem or possible diagnosis
~ plan - what are you going to do to fix it
, advanced directives - ANSWER-~ instructions documenting what tx a patient would
want if he was unable to make medical decisions
~ should be dated, signed, witnessed and notarized
~ changes can be made at any time by the patient
~ types: DNR, DNI, living will, and durable power of attorney
infection control - ANSWER-~ aim to: eliminate the source of infectious agents, create
barriers to their transmission, monitor the effectiveness of control
~ all health care workers must take responsibility and follow procedures carefully
~ infection prevention is an ongoing responsibility of respiratory therapist
spread of infection - ANSWER-~ source - people or objects
~ route - contact, droplet, airborne
~ host - immunocompromised patients ( HIV, cancer, elderly, babies, diabetics)
* all 3 must be present
universal precautions - ANSWER-~ apply to blood, body fluid, non intact skin, and
mucous membranes (not sweat)
~ hand washing and gloves required
~ mask, eye protectors, and face shields may be needed
~ wear a gown if secretions may be splashed
! all equipment must be cleaned after use
handwashing - ANSWER-~ single most important procedure for reducing infection
~ should be done with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds
~ should be done before and after every patient contact
~ dry hands with clean towel and dispose of it, get a new towel to turn off the water
contact precautions - ANSWER-~ used in addition to standard precautions
~ wear a gown and gloves and do proper hand washing when finished
~ diseases may include MRSA, C. diff, VRE
~ clean and disinfect equipment used upon discharge, dedicate equipment such as
stethoscopes and BP cuffs
~ private room if possible
droplet precautions - ANSWER-~ used in addition to standard precautions
~ should wear a mask when within 3 feet of the patient
~ patient should wear a mask during any transports
~ private room is preferred
~ disease include influenza, mumps, rubella, pertussis, and meningitis
Respiratory Care - ANSWER-~ health care discipline that specializes in promotion of
optimal cardiopulmonary function
~ Prevent, identify and treat dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system
~ 75% work in hospitals or acute care settings
~ other areas include doctor's offices, nursing homes, pft labs and colleges
