Respiratory Care Exam Review: Review for the Entry Level and Advanced Exams

by Persing, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780721682884
• ISBN10: 072168288X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This new study guide/review book presents over 800 questions that help readers prepare for both the Entry Level Certification Exam (CRT) and the Advanced Practitioner Registry/Clinical Simulation Exam (RRT). The material covered comes directly from the updated National Board of Respiratory Care content matrices of both exams, ensuring that the user is reviewing the most pertinent material.

Table of Contents

Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy
Pre-Test Questions	1	(1)
Review	1	(17)
Storage and Control of Medical Gases	1	(5)
Oxygen Therapy	6	(9)
Mixed Gas Therapy	15	(2)
HBO Therapy	17	(1)
Oxygen Analyzers	17	(1)
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring (Pulse Oximetry)	18	(1)
Co-Oximetry	18	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	18	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	19	(1)
Answers to Post-Chapter Study Questions	19	(1)
Humidity and Aerosol
Pre-Test Questions	20	(1)
Review	20	(8)
Humidity Therapy	20	(4)
Aerosol Therapy	24	(4)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	28	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	28	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	28	(1)
Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary Patient
Pre-Test Questions	29	(1)
Review	29	(14)
Patient History	29	(1)
Assessment of Symptoms	30	(1)
Other Physical Assessments	31	(8)
Assessment of Laboratory Test Results	39	(3)
Reviewing the Patient Chart	42	(1)
Clinical Application of Computers	42	(1)
Developing Respiratory Care Plans and Protocols	43	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	43	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	43	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	43	(2)
Management of the Airway
Pre-Test Questions	45	(1)
Review	45	(13)
Upper Airway Obstruction	45	(1)
Artificial Airways	46	(9)
Maintenance of Artificial Airways	55	(2)
ET Tube Extubation	57	(1)
Laryngeal and Tracheal Complications of ET Tubes	58	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	58	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	59	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	59	(1)
Special Respiratory Care Procedures
Pre-Test Questions	60	(1)
Review	60	(5)
Bronchoscopy	60	(2)
Thoracentesis	62	(1)
Transtracheal Aspiration	63	(1)
Chest Tube Insertion and Monitoring	63	(2)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	65	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	65	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	65	(1)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Techniques
Pre-Test Questions	66	(1)
Review	66	(7)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	66	(2)
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Modifications	68	(1)
CPR: Special Considerations	68	(1)
Manual Resuscitators	69	(1)
Phamacologic Intervention	70	(2)
Defibrillation and Cardioversion	72	(1)
Transporting the Critically III Patient	73	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	73	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	74	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	74	(1)
IPPB Therapy
Pre-Test Questions	75	(1)
Review	75	(7)
Introduction to IPPB Therapy	75	(1)
Physiologic Effects of IPPB	76	(1)
Indications for IPPB Therapy	77	(1)
Hazards of IPPB Therapy	77	(1)
Contraindications for IPPB Therapy	77	(1)
IPPB in the Treatment of Pulmonary Edema	78	(1)
Proper Administration of IPPB	78	(1)
Characteristics of Specific IPPB Units	79	(2)
Factors to Consider When Using A Pressure-Limited IPPB Machine	81	(1)
Problems with IPPB and Corrective Actions	82	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	82	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	83	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	83	(1)
Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Techniques and Incentive Spirometry
Pre-Test Questions	84	(1)
Review	84	(7)
Chest Physical Therapy	84	(4)
Other Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Techniques	88	(2)
Inceptive Spirometry (Sustained Maximal Inspiratory Therapy)	90	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	91	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	91	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	91	(1)
Cardiac Monitoring
Pre-Test Questions	92	(1)
Review	92	(17)
Electrocardiography	92	(8)
Hemodynamic Monitoring	100	(7)
Indirect Calorimetry	107	(1)
Echocardiography	108	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	109	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	109	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	109	(2)
ABG Interpretation
Pre-Test Questions	111	(1)
Review	111	(7)
ABG Analysis	111	(1)
Arterial Oxygenation	112	(2)
Co2 Transport and Alveolar Ventilation	114	(1)
Acid Base Balance (pH)	114	(2)
ABG Interpretation	116	(1)
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation Chart	117	(1)
Blood Gas Analyzers	117	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	118	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	118	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	118	(1)
Ventilator Management
Pre-Test Questions	119	(1)
Review	119	(21)
Negative vs. Positive Pressure Ventilators	119	(3)
Ventilator Controls	122	(7)
Ventilator Alarms and Monitoring	129	(1)
Indications for Mechanical Ventilation	130	(1)
Common Criteria for Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation	130	(1)
Goals of Mechanical Ventilation	131	(1)
Complications of Mechanical Ventilation	131	(1)
Dead Space (VD)	131	(1)
Lung Compliance (CL)	132	(2)
Ventilation of the Patient with Head Trauma	134	(1)
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation	134	(1)
High-Frequency Ventilation (HFV)	134	(2)
Independent Lung Ventilation (ILV)	136	(1)
Estimating Desired Ventilator Parameter Changes	136	(1)
Practive Ventilator Problems	137	(1)
Ventilator Flow, Volume, and Pressure Wave Forms	138	(2)
Summary of Ventilator Adjustments According to ABG Results	140	(1)
Maintenance of the Ventilator Circuit	140	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	140	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	141	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	141	(1)
Disorders of the Respiratory System
Pre-Test Questions	142	(1)
Review	142	(11)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	142	(4)
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections	146	(2)
Other Lung Disorders	148	(4)
Sleep Apnea	152	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	153	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	153	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	153	(2)
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Pre-Test Questions	155	(1)
Review	155	(11)
Neonatal Respiratory Care	155	(5)
Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Disorders	160	(4)
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)	164	(1)
Airway Disorders of the Pediatric Patient	164	(2)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	166	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	167	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	167	(1)
Respiratory Medications
Pre-Test Questions	168	(1)
Review	168	(5)
Classification of Respiratory Medications	168	(4)
Drug Calculations	172	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	173	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	173	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	173	(1)
Respiratory Home Care
Pre-Test Questions	174	(1)
Review	174	(3)
Home Rehabilitation	174	(1)
Care of the Rehabilitation Patient	174	(2)
Home Apnea Monitoring	176	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	177	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	177	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	177	(1)
Pulmonary Function Testing
Pre-Test Questions	178	(1)
Review	178	(8)
Lung Volumes and Capacities	178	(3)
Lung Studies	181	(2)
Obstructive vs. Restrictive Lung Diseases	183	(1)
Miscellaneous Pulmonary Function Studies	183	(3)
Interpreation of Chart Summary	186	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	186	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	186	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	187	(1)
Equipment Deontamination and Infection Control
Pre-Test Questions	188	(1)
Review	188	(4)
Basic Terminology	188	(1)
Conditions that Influence Antimicrobial Action	189	(1)
Three Main Classes of Bacteria	189	(1)
Sterilization and Disinfection Techniques	189	(1)
Important Points Concerning Decontamination of Equipment	190	(1)
Infection Control and Standard (Universal) Precautions	191	(1)
Post-Chapter Study Questions	192	(1)
Pre-Test Answers	192	(1)
Answers of Post-Chapter Study Questions	192	(1)
Entry Level Certification Exam: Practive Test #1	193	(15)
Entry Level Certification Exam: Practive Test #1 Answer Key and Explaination	208	(10)
Advanced Practitioner Written Registry Exam: Practice Test #2	218	(12)
Advanced Practitioner Written Registry Exam: Practice Test #2, Answer Key and Explanations	230