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1. Which of the following are indications for assessing pulmonary function? 1. Screen for pulmonary disease. 2. Evaluate patients for surgical risk. 3. Assess the progression of disease. 4. Assist in diagnosing cardiac disability. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only - 1, 2, and 3 only 2. What do relative contraindications for lung volume determinations include? 1. Recent cataract removal surgery 2. Unstable cardiovascular status 3. Treated pneumoth...

1. On what does the movement of gases between the lungs and the body tissues mainly depend? a. Active transport b. Gaseous diffusion c. Membrane dialysis d. Membrane transport - Gaseous diffusion 2. The lowest PO2 would normally be found in what location? a. Arterial blood b. Atmospheric air c. Cells d. Venous blood - Cells 3. The highest PCO2 levels are found in what location? a. Arterial blood b. Atmospheric air c. Cells d. Venous blood - Cells

What are the 5 main areas of ventilation? - 1. Mechanics of Ventilation 2. Mechanics of Expiration 3. Work of Breathing (WOB) 4. Distribution of Ventilation 5. Efficiency and Effectiveness of Ventilation Ventilation is ______ - Cyclic What are the 3 Phases of ventilation? - - Inspiration - Expiration - Pause at End-Expiration Ventilation facilitates what process? - The removal of CO2 and replenishment of O2 during respiration Lung/Thorax Compliance and Resistance - The load the respir...

What are the phases of ventilation? - Inspiration and expiration Tidal volume (Vt) - Volume of gas that moves in and out of the respiratory tract measured during either inspiration or expiration Vt - Refreshes the gas present in the line, removing CO2 and Supplying O2 to meet metabolic needs To achieve ventilation - The respiratory muscles and/or mechanical ventilation have to generate changes in pressure so that gas will flow in or out of the lungs. Pressure= - (Elastance × volume) + (r...

indication - reason for giving a drug to a patient tolerance - increasing dose needed for effect adrenergic - drugs that mimic the effect of epinephrine vasopressor - drug that exerts a constricting effect on blood vessels prodrug - given in an inactive form that converts to active in the body muscarinic - effect of acetylcholine on smooth muscle pharmacodynamic - phase related to mechanism of action side effect - undesired effect of a drug absolute contraindication - drug may not be giv...

Which node is the "backup" pacemaker? - AV node When should a ECG be obtained? - Patient has signs and symptoms of: MI & CHF Assessment tool to help determine pt's general health. Screening tool - pre-op surgery Hx of heart disease The resting ECG does reflect the pumping ability of the heart or the likelihood that the patient may have a myocardial infarction in the near future. - False Myocardial infarction, ventricular hypertrophy, or abnormal heart rhythms known as - Dysrhythmisa ...

What is meant by "gas exchange" in the human body? - -Molecules will move from high to low concentration. The exchanging of places of oxygen molecules and carbon dioxide molecules thru the alveoli -gas exchange: co2 and o2 are changing place in pulmonary capillary vessel through AC membrane( alveolar capillary membrane) or in the body tissue. -Gas exchange is a biological process takes place through diffusion. Differentiate between the concepts of "analysis" and "monitoring". - **Ana...

What is the primary indication for tracheal suctioning? - Correct Retention of secretions What is the most common complication of suctioning? - Correct hypoxemia. Complications of tracheal suctioning include all of the following except: - Correct hyperinflation How often should patients be suctioned? - Correct When physical findings support the need What is the normal range of negative pressure to use when suctioning an adult patient? - Correct -100 to -120 mm Hg but in egan's -120 to ...

Properties for Oxygen - Correct Colorless, Odorless, Transparent, and Tasteless. Has a density of 1.429 g/L 3.3ml of O2 dissolves in 100 ml of water O2 is nonflammable but greatly accelerates combustion Properties for Air - Correct Colorless, Odorless, 21% O2, 78% Nitrogren, 1% trace gases Has a density of 1.29 g/L medical grade air is produced by filtering and compressing atmospheric air Properties of Carbon Dioxide - Correct Colorless & Odorless. Does not support combustion. Used for...

A therapist who says "Please explain that to me again" to a pt. during an interview is using what type of interpersonal communication technique? - Correct Clarifying To decrease a pt's loss of body heat.... - Correct - Increase temperature of room - Move the patient away from cold windows A therapist who says "You seem to be anxious about you surgery" to a pt is using what interpersonal communication technique? - Correct Reflecting feelings Which of the following strategies for confli...

The flow of electricity is called _________ - Correct current The third prong in the neutral wire, or _________ which helps prevent electrocution. - Correct ground Electrocution can occur in the form of a(n) __________ shock. This might happen if you are standing on a wet floor and a power cord fell onto the floor. - Correct macro A small shock, or _________, is a hazard to patients who have pacemakers, ECG leads, ad indwelling heart catheters. - Correct micro Micro shock can occur when t...

Overall goals of rehabilitation - Correct Maximize functional ability and minimize the impact of disability Other goals: control sx, restore functional capabilities, and improve the overall quality of life Principle objective of pulmonary rehab - Correct To control and alleviate disease sx and help pt's achieve optimal levels of activity (pg. 1282) Definition of rehab - Correct The restoration of the individual to the fullest medical, mental, emotional, social and vocational (work) poten...

What USN setting controls aerosol output? - Correct amplitude Device indicated for patients with large amount of thick secretions - Correct Sterile water/Bland aerosol via jet nebulizer What temp should be maintained on a heated humidifier? - Correct 35-37*C What controls the particle when using USN? - Correct frequency What 4 things do you asses when inspecting sputum? - Correct Color, Amount, Smell, Viscosity What devices deliver aerosol medications? - Correct MDI (meter dose inhaler), ...

All of the following sanctions can apply when one breaks a law except: - Correct Professional censure What simple question does ethics try to answer? - Correct How should I act? What ethical issue has recently become a significant concern for respiratory therapists and all healthcare providers due to a congressional act? - Correct Patient's right to privacy In most professions, specific guidance in resolving ethical dilemmas is provided by which of the following? - Correct A code of ethi...

Which of the following phases constitute the course of drug action from dose to effect? 1. Drug administration 2. Pharmacognosy 3. Pharmacokinetic 4. Pharmacodynamic - Correct 1, 3, and 4 only Which of the following devices are most commonly used to deliver aerosols by the inhalation route? 1. Small particle aerosol generator 2. Metered dose inhaler 3. Small volume nebulizer 4. Soft-mist inhaler - Correct 2, 3, and 4 only Which one or more of the following devices are used in combinat...

What is the primary function of the lungs? - Correct Gas exchange During each cycle of normal resting ventilation, a volume of gas is moved into and out of the respiratory tract. This cyclical volume is called the: - Correct tidal volume (VT). Which of the following pressures vary throughout the normal breathing cycle? 1. Alveolar pressure (Palv) 2. Body surface pressure (Pbs) 3. Mouth pressure (Pao) 4. Pleural pressure (Ppl) - Correct 1 and 4 only Which of the following pressures normal...

AARC - Correct American Association for Respiratory Care (Role: Provides education, advocacy, publications. CoARC - Correct Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (Role:Guides for school and accreditation) NBRC - Correct National Board for Respiratory Care (organization responsible for the respiratory credentialing examinations) Cardiopulmonry system - Correct heart and lungs working together is the "bread and butter" of our profession. Respiratory Care - Correct name suggesti...

Physician Assistant - Correct Caregiver who acts as a physician extender after receiving additional education Respiratory Therapy - Correct Health Care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary health Respiratory Care - Correct Name suggesting increased involvement in disease prevention and management and promotion of health and wellness Aerosol Medications - Correct One of the primary treatments for asthma uses this method of delivery Oxygen Therapy - Corre...

What possible cardiovascular complications can arise following a surgery? Select all that apply. - Correct sepsis dysrhythmias The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient experiencing constipation. What should the nurse encourage the patient to do as soon as possible to promote peristalsis? - Correct walk What are the respiratory complications associated with surgery? Select all that apply. - Correct atelectasis; pneumonia; laryngeal edema The nurse is caring for a patient in the post...

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent abdominal surgery. How does the nurse assist the client with early recovery? - Correct Assist the client to turn every 2 hours and take deep breaths. The nurse can assist the client to turn from one side to the other every 2 hours if the client is unable to get out of bed. The client should also be encouraged to take deep breaths to facilitate lung expansion. The client is generally asked to get out of bed the day or the first day after surger...