Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Exam 1 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers
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Fundamentals of Respiratory Care E
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Fundamentals Of Respiratory Care E
Respiratory care correct answersThe profession that provides treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases; specializes in the promotion of optimal cardiopulmonary function and health
RT Role/Job correct answers1)Assessment
2)Treatment
3)Management
4)Control
5)Evaluation
6)Education---Preventi...
Respiratory care correct answersThe profession that provides treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases;
specializes in the promotion of optimal cardiopulmonary function and health
RT Role/Job correct answers1)Assessment
2)Treatment
3)Management
4)Control
5)Evaluation
6)Education---Prevention
assessment, disease management, diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation and
care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system
Where RTs work correct answersHospitals, SNF, medical office, insurance companies, inter facility
transport (ground and air), homes, sleep labs, pulmonary rehab programs, outpatient clinics
RT diagnostic activities correct answersObtaining and analyzing physiological specimens; Interpreting
physiological data; Performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system; Performing
neurophysiological studies; Performing sleep disorder studies
RT therapeutic activities: correct answersThe application and monitoring of medical gases and
environmental control systems; Mechanical ventilator management; Insertion and care of artificial
airways; Bronchopulmonary hygiene; Administration of pharmacological agents; Cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation; Hemodynamic cardiovascular support; Sleep support
Formal education programs for inhalation therapists correct answersDeveloped in the 1960s
, Respiratory therapist (RT) correct answersResponsible for arterial blood gas and pulmonary function
laboratories; Front line bedside staff responsible for patient care; In larger departments they are often
allowed to specialize and work in a specific area of the hospital
Department Director correct answershighly skilled respiratory therapist, energetic, forward thinking,
innovative individual
Department Director's primary goal must be correct answersquality patient care and the continued
development of the department and the profession of respiratory care
Medical Director correct answersdevelops protocols on the most current research; Professionally
responsible along with the Department Director for the quality of clinical care that is delivered;
Responsible for assisting and advising the Department Director on the management of the RT
Department; Usually provided by a pulmonary/critical care physician or an anesthesiologist
Why should RT's be licensed? correct answersis a mechanism of protecting the public's health, safety
and welfare by mandating a minimal level of competency in respiratory care; Minimum in most states is
the CRT; Movement to entry to licensure to the RRT
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) correct answersGovernment agency overseeing
Medicare and Medicaid programs; reimburse us for quality care
The Joint Commission (TJC) correct answersAn organization that accredits health care organizations and
programs; looks at the continual quality of care in hospitals
Quality Assurance Coordinator correct answersEvaluates clinical staff efficiency and value associated
with the practice of respiratory care; identifies opportunities to improve the care provided; deals a lil w/
financial stuff; Cost efficient care is often viewed as higher quality care; deal w value based efficiency
Value based efficiency correct answersDetermined by the amount of benefit provided by the therapy
offered divided by the effort in Full-time equiveillances (FTE); Benefit can be determined in cost savings,
survival or perceived benefit from the patient; Most models use cost as the objective measure; Cost
efficient care is often viewed as higher quality care
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