RRT Exam Study Guide

RRT Exam Study Guide What are the four critical life functions? - 1. ventilation nation 3. circulation 4. perfusion Which of these life functions is the first priority? - getting oxygen--- VENTILATION What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - Visual assessnt How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - 1. color 2. sensorium 3. heart rate What information would help the therapist determine if a patient's circulation is adequate? - 1. pulse 2. heart rate What changes would indicate that a patient may not have adequate perfusion? - 1. B/P 2 sensorium 3. Temp Explain the differnece between "signs" and "symptoms" and list an example of each. - 1. Signs: Objective, what you see and measure. 2. Symptoms: Subjective, what patient says. List the 8 items that are important to examine when reviewing a patient's chart. - 1. Adm Notes 2. Occupation 3. Smoking Hx 4. Allergies 5. Signs and symptoms 6. Prior surgery 7. Vital signs 8. Physical exam of chest Define an advance directive - Notary sign document authorizing someone to make decision of treatment. List the three types of advance directives. - 1. DNI/DNR 2. Living will 3. Power of Attorney for Health Care A properly written order for respiratory care should include what four factors? - 1. Medication 2. Dose 3. Time (frequency) 4. Doctor signiture The respiratory therapist has just finished administering an aerosol treatment with albuterol to a child whit asthma. How should the treatment be charted? - 1. Date 2. Time 3. Dosage 4. Vital sign before and after treatment What is the normal value for urine output? - 40 mL/hr What findings might indicate that the patient's fluid intake has exceeded his urine output? - 1. Weight gain 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Increase hemodynamic pressures 4. Decrease lung compliance