Chapter 29 Flashcards
Death usually results if oxygen is cut off for what time period?
9 minutes
Respiratory therapists perform chest physiotherapy on patients to remove which of the following from the lungs and make it easier for them to breathe?
Mucus
To analyze oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels, therapists draw what type of blood, place it in a blood gas analyzer, and relay the results to a physician, who then make’s treatment decisions?
Arterial blood
Which of the following is the minimum educational requirement for respiratory therapists?
Associate’s degree
In what state are respiratory therapists NOT required to be licensed?
Alaska
(T or F) respiratory therapists must understand basic mathematical problem solving and chemical and physical principles in order to perform their job duties
True, so that they are able to compute dosages of medication and calculate gas concentrations
(TorF) in order to receive licensure, respiratory therapists must meet the requirements for certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care
True, the board offers the CRT credential to those who graduate entry level or advanced accredited programs
(T or F) respiratory therapy technicians typically work with equipment and have very limited patient contact
False, respiratory therapy technicians always perform patient contact, whether its physical examinations or conducting diagnostic tests
(T or F) Registered Respiratory Therapist is awarded to those who have graduated from advanced programs and who have passed two separate examinations
True, supervisory positions and intensive-care specialists usually require RRT
(T or F) there will be a notable decrease in the demand for respiratory therapists based on the fact that individuals are living healthy lives
False, there will be a growth in demand from the expanding role of respiratory therapists in case management
