Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Tests Bundle Set

bleeding time (template) Answer less than 10 minutes erythrocyte count Answer 4.2 - 5.9 million/mcl erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) Answer Male: 0-15mm/hr Female: 0-20 mm/hr hematocrit, blood Answer Male: 42-50% Female: 40 - 48% hemoglobin, blood Answer Male: 13-16 g/d...

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 ...

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? Reversi...

Respiratory care orders consist of what 4 things> Answer 1) Type ofTreatment 2) Frequency 3) Medication dosage and route 4) Physician signature Patient progress notes consist of what 5 things? Answer 1) Respiratory notes 2) Nursing notes (check pt status) 3) Admission notes (admitting d...

Recognize how to perform a clinical assessment of the patient's cardiopulmonary system. Answer Review charts, interview pt for Hx, Physical exam which disorders correlate with digital clubbing Answer lung cancer bronchiectasis cystic fibrosis Normal values for ORAl temperature Answer 96...

1. What group encouraged American hospitals to implement rapid response teams (RRTs)? a. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement b. American Heart Association c. American Hospital Association d. Institute for Continuing Care Answer a. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2. Why was th...

What is the difference in chronic and acute ventilators failure? Answer In both cases, CO2 is >45 but with chronic pH is normal. When acute, pH is <7.35 acute alveolar hyperventilation Answer pH normal and CO2 <35 Normal VC (vital capacity) Answer 65-75 mL/Kg (10 x VT) Initial P...