Egan's workbook Tests Bundle

1. What is the primary function of the lungs? a. Convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II. b. Filter pulmonary blood. c. Gas exchange. d. Remove carbon monoxide (CO). Answer Gas exchange. 2. During each cycle of normal resting ventilation, a volume of gas is moved into and out of the respirato...

what does AARC mean? Answer American Associate for Respiratory Care what do they do for the respiratory care? Answer they defend our working rights as respiratory therapist ( the voice of all respiratory therapist) what does NBRC mean? Answer National Board for Respiratory Care what do they...

What is the primary indication for tracheal suctioning? Answer Retention of secretions What is the most common complication of suctioning? Answer hypoxemia. Complications of tracheal suctioning include all of the following except: Answer hyperinflation How often should patients be suctioned...

Musical inspiratory and expiratory sound associated with asthma Answer wheezes difficulty breathing when lying supine Answer orthopnea shape of thorax associated with emphysema Answer barrel chest chest pain typical of acute coronary syndromes Answer angina physical wasting associated wi...

a. Continuous absorption of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide Answer What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system? a. Continuous absorption of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide b. Filtering to prevent allergens and microbes from reaching the lungs c. Transport oxygena...

Non flammable Answer Unable to support combustion Oxidizing Answer Not flammable but supports combustion Bourdon gauge Answer A fixed orifice comma variable pressure flow meter Thorpe tube Answer A variable orifice, constant pressure flow meter Reducing valve Answer A valve that reduces ...

Physician Assistant Answer Caregiver who acts as a physician extender after receiving additional education Respiratory Therapy Answer Health Care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary health Respiratory Care Answer Name suggesting increased involvement in dise...

Infections that are acquired in the hospital Answer nosocomial Inanimate objects that help transfer pathogens Answer fomites Death of all microorganisms Answer sterilization Universal method of protection for health workers Answer standard precautions Death of pathogenic microorganisms A...

What three elements that must be present for transmission of infection within a health care setting? Answer A source (or reservoir) of pathogens, a susceptible host and a route of transmission. (Egan Pg 54) What is the name for infections that are acquired in the hospital? Answer Nosocomial infec...

Main function of the lungs: Answer To supply the body with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide. Ventilation Answer The process of moving gas in and out of the lungs. How is ventilation distinguished from respiration? Answer Respiration refers to the physiologic process of O2 use at the cellula...

a. 1 and 2 only Answer A diagnosis of respiratory failure can be made if which of the following are present? 1. PaO2 55 mm Hg, FiO2 0.21, PB 760 mm Hg 2. PaCO2 57 mm Hg, FiO2 0.21, PB 760 mm Hg 3. P(A−a)O2 45 mm Hg, FiO2 1.0, PB 760 mm Hg 4. PaO2/FiO2 400, PB 750 mm Hg a. 1 and 2 only b.1, 3...

What is anergy? Answer Impaired immune response What is anthropometric? Answer Body measurements; the most frequently used is height and weight What is azotemia? Answer Excess nitrogenous waste in the blood What is BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)? Answer Hourly resting energy consumption after 1...

Ethical dilemmas occur Answer when there are two equally desirable or equally undesirable also involve situations that are either legal or illegal. Ethical dilemmas in respiratory care often involve Answer the scope of practice, confidentiality, working within levels of professional responsibili...

Three states of matter Answer Solid, Liquid, Gas Internal energy of matter Answer -Potential energy -Kinetic energy Absolute zero Answer No kinetic energy Temperature scales Answer -Kelvin -Celsius First law of thermodynamics Answer -Energy can not be created or destroyed -Energy gain...