Heliox therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? A. highest grade level achieved in school B. manual dexterity C. spousal support D. english speaking proficiency - Answer Your answer was : B The correct answer is : B Explanation : A patient that is taking nebulizer treatments needs to be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, and the ability to hold and manipulate the nebulizer. ...

TMC Exam C a. manual dexterity d. bronchoscopy b. oropharyngeal airway d. Run 2 only a. ABG and alveolar oxygen tension c. heliox therapy d. inspiratory muscle strength b. excess water in the tubing a. examine the ventilator circuit for proper connections d. change the fuel cell b. poor hand washing among staff b. disconnected thermistor line a. a fracture in the plastic wye a. provide manual ventilation d. Anectine (succinylcholine chloride) d. respirometer b. pressure manomete...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating flui...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Making - Bron...

What is asthma? - ANSWERreversible air flow disease What induces bronchospasms in asthma? - ANSWERvPollutants vRespiratory viruses vAspirin and other NSAIDs vGERD - esp with S&S at night What are some considerations for older adults with asthma? - ANSWERBeta adrenergic receptors which are responsible for smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation become less sensitive so airways are not as capable of relaxing as in younger individuals. Therefore preventing flare ups is crucial. Wha...

Romazicon (flumazenil) (Ans- -antidote for benzodiazepines such as -GABA receptor antagonist - It can treat drowsiness caused by sedatives following surgery or drug overdose. Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? (Ans- RBC -RBC X 3 = hemoglobin with the use of pressure control the most important alarm is (Ans- low volume -because the ventilator does not care about volume, the practitioner must. The most important alarm on a volume-cycle...

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to the patient? A. Valium B. Romazicon (Flumazenil) C. Morphine sulfate D. Meperidine - Answer Answer: B. Romazicon (Flumazenil) In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is need...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid t...

TMC Exam C Questions And Answers All Verified 2023 a. manual dexterity - ANS The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - ANS Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventil...

RRT Exam Final Test Prep Questions And Answers 100% Verified 70/30 Heliox Factor - answer1.6x Obstructive Disorders - answerCystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - answerObstructive RAW Calculation - answerPIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - answer0.6-2.4 If RAW increases, what kind of issue is it? - answerCBABE IF PIP and Pplat rise together, what/where is the issue? - answerAlveoli (restrictive) If PIP rises and Ppl...