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[Show more]Respiratory Care Answer The health care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. 
 
Respiratory therapists (RTs) Answer apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Respirat...
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Add to cartRespiratory Care Answer The health care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. 
 
Respiratory therapists (RTs) Answer apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Respirat...
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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...
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Add to cart1. 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...
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Add to cartwhat 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 
 
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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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...
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Add to cartMusical 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...
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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...
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Add to carta. 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...
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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 ...
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Add to cartNon 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...
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Add to cartPhysician 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...
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Add to cartInfections 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...
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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...
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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Add to cartMain 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 
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Add to carta. 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 
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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...
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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Add to cartEthical 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...
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Add to cartThree 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...
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