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Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

Signs - ANSWER- Things you can see or measure symptoms - ANSWER- Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years - ANSWER- Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? - ANSWER- documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? - ANSWER- Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of at...

A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h - ANSWER- E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow rate of 10 L/min, the reservoir bag collapses before the patient finishes inspiring. The RT should do which of the...

The patient's lung has an air leak - ANSWER- You are called to the emergency department to help care for a patient who was in a vehicle accident and has chest injuries including broken ribs. Crepitations are felt while palpitating the patient's neck. What is most likely the cause of this? Reversible airway obstruction - ANSWER- A forced expiratory measurement obtained after the administration of a bronchodilator shows an increase in FEV1 from 60% to 80% of predicted. This indicates a: c...

A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, RR is 30/min and BP is 60/40 mmHg. What action should the therapist reccomend first? - ANSWER- Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space A 65kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspiratory capacity is 30% ...

PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia - ANSWER- Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation - ANSWER- 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body weight) This is new strategy as of January 2015 ...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - ANSWER- Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is s...

A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend A. continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - ANSWER- deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. A 65 kg spinal cord injured patient has developed atelectasis. His inspira...

The patient's lung has an air leak - Correct Answer- You are called to the emergency department to help care for a patient who was in a vehicle accident and has chest injuries including broken ribs. Crepitations are felt while palpitating the patient's neck. What is most likely the cause of this? Reversible airway obstruction - Correct Answer- A forced expiratory measurement obtained after the administration of a bronchodilator shows an increase in FEV1 from 60% to 80% of predicted. This...

Signs - Correct Answer- Things you can see or measure symptoms - Correct Answer- Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years - Correct Answer- Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? - Correct Answer- documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? - Correct Answer- Provide non invasive ven...

bleeding time (template) - Correct Answer- less than 10 minutes erythrocyte count - Correct Answer- 4.2 - 5.9 million/mcl erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) - Correct Answer- Male: 0-15mm/hr Female: 0-20 mm/hr hematocrit, blood - Correct Answer- Male: 42-50% Female: 40 - 48% hemoglobin, blood - Correct Answer- Male: 13-16 g/dl Female: 12-15 g/dl leukocyte count and differential - Correct Answer- leukocyte count: /mcl 50-70% segmented neutrophils 0-5% band forms, 0-3% eosinophi...

Emphysema - ANSWER- Weakening & permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Accompied by desaturation of their walls & w/o obvious fibrosis. Type B COPD BLUE BLOCKER Is what pathology? - ANSWER- Chronic bronchitis Chronic bronchitis - ANSWER- Characterized by daily productive cough for at least 3 consecutive months each year for 2 years in a row. Bronchiectasis - ANSWER- Chronic dilation and Distortion of one or more bronchi as a result of excessive infla...

tasis cystic fibrosis Normal values for ORAl temperature - Correct Answer- 96.0-99.5 F 35.5-37.5 C normal values for AXILLARY temperature - Correct Answer- 96.7- 98.5 F 35.9- 36.9 C Normal value for temperature - Correct Answer- 98.6 F (37 C) Normal values for RECTAL temperature - Correct Answer- 98.7- 100.5 F 37.1- 38.1 C Normal value of blood pressure in adults - Correct Answer- 90-140 mmHg/ 60-90 mmHg hypertension in blood pressure - Correct Answer- > 140/90 mmHg hypotension in ...

What is the name of the law that requires insurers to disclose information gathering practices and where the information was obtained? ANS- Fair Credit Reporting Act A nonprofit incorporated society that does not have capital stock and operates for the sole benefit of members is known as: ANS- A fraternal benefit society What type of reinsurance contract involves two companies automatically sharing their risk exposure? ANS- Treaty Which of the following requires insurers to disclose when a...

purposes of the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association is CORRECT ANSWER- to assist in the prevention of insurer insolvencies An insurance company that is incorporated in New Hampshire and does business in Florida is defined in Florida as CORRECT ANSWER- Foreign insurer A foreign insurance company is one that is incorporated CORRECT ANSWER- under the laws of another state In order for a domestic, foreign, or alien insurance company to conduct business, it must be authorized by who...

Types of Dwelling Properties - Correct Answer- 1. 1 to 4 family 2. Rented to Others 3. Owned by Corp. or Partnerships 4. Low Valued 5. Mobile Homes Standard Dwelling Property Deductible - Correct Answer- $500 Dwelling Property Coverage A - Correct Answer- Dwelling - Including permanently installed building equipment and outdoor equipment to service property. No land. Dwelling Property Coverage B - Correct Answer- Other Structures (Detached) Dwelling Property Coverage C - Correct Answer-...

Owners that buy income properties as investments and depend on professionals to manage them - Correct answer-Absentee Owners a Value estimated based on resent sales of similar properties in the same neighborhood, not an appraisal - Correct answer-CMA -Comparative Market Analysis... A contractor is employed by an owner of land to build on that land to the owner's specifications - Correct answer-Custom Building When a contractor builds on his own land with the hope of locating a purchaser a...

The Florida Surplus Service Lines Office (FSLSO) was created to - Correct Answeroversee the surplus lines industry in the state Which of the following is NOT a required qualification for a General Lines Agent: - Correct Answer- Seeking the license only to write controlled business The Department of Financial Services performs the following, EXCEPT: - Correct Answer- Pays insurance claims Once license, you have how long to obtain an appointment? - Correct Answer- 48 months Which of the fol...

Duties of the Officer of Insurance Regulation: - ANSWER- Approve policy forms Approve policy rules Approve qualifications of insurance companies An alternate method of insuring where a single amount is applied to two or more coverage items and the full amount is available to apply to any item is called: - ANSWER- Blanket When the insurer agrees to pay on behalf of the insured all the sums the insured is legally obligated to pay is called: - ANSWER- Third party claim The failure to exerci...

Admitted Aircraft Liability Coverage - ANSWER- A coverage sometimes written in conjunction with Aircraft Passenger Liability which can provide reimbursement for death or dismemberment without requiring legal action. Appraisal Clause - ANSWER- Clause which provides an appraisal procedure when the insured and the insurer are in disagreement regarding the amount of a loss. Insured and insurer each choose an appraiser, who, failing to agree, select an umpire. Agreement of any two of the three ...