HC 3/4

Question 1

HME company provides

Answer 1

Broad range of equipment
Canes & walkers to ventilators

Some limit what they provide

Home Care RCP must be well versed in at of the equipment their company provides.

Question 2

HME companies train delivery technicians to

Answer 2

Set-up most of their home care HME (DME).

The more complex O2 devices such as CPAP units.

In certain state may be a conflict with the RT License.

Question 3

Who sets up the more complex respiratory HME (DME)?

Answer 3

The RCP

Question 4

What does the RCP set-up?

Answer 4

More complex respiratory HME (DME)

Question 5

What other equipment may the RCP set-up?

Answer 5

Wheelchairs
Walkers
Feeding pumps
Breast pumps

Question 6

“Patient Ready” equipment is?

Answer 6

All equipment

Checked to make sure it is

functioning according to the

manufactures’ specifications.

Question 7

“Patient ready” supplies are commonly stocked where?

Answer 7

Delivery vehicle provided by HC company

Question 8

Commonly needed/ any equipment that is stocked in the RPCs vehicle includes:

Answer 8

• Medication nebulizers
• Filters for compressor nebulizers
• NC various types & sizes
• O2 tubing, various lengths
• Tubing connectors, various types
• Nipple adapters
• Concentrator filters,CPAP filters
• Adult & Pediatric mask
• Misc. adapters
• Plastic bags, cleaning supplies
• Compressor- nebulizers
• CPAP machine,masks, & headgear
• Pressure manometer for CPAP
• Apnea monitor, electrode kit
• Oxygen analyzer

Question 9

Commonly needed equipment

Answer 9

• Liter meter
• Respirometer
• Oximeter
• Blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Small tools

Question 10

What helps maintain a sense of happiness/ pleasure?

Answer 10

Ability to move about helps to establish a better sense of independence,

ability to exercise and participate in activities.

Question 11

What should a patient use when planning for outings?

Answer 11

Duration calculations

Chart that comes with the tank

Question 12

What margin of safety sure the patient allow for?

Answer 12

25%

Question 13

How long should a tank system last?

Answer 13

2 to 8 hours,

depending on flow and type of device is being used

Question 14

Patient is flying:

Answer 14

• Check airline for procedure or take on plane
• Airlines usu. require a 24 hr advance
• Some airlines provide tanks with added charge
• Patient/ vendor has to make arrangements pre-and post fight 02
• Traveler profile doctor prescription, diagnosis for O2 need.
• Train and bus travel usu. not a problem, check with carrier

Question 15

What change did the federal aviation administration FAA make in July 20, 2005?

Answer 15

Bro that 02 patient bring certain portable oxygen concentrator’s onboard commercial flights.

Eliminating logistical problems and expenses associated with provision of oxygen by the airline & need to arrange for supplemental oxygen through and oxygen provider while in the airport.

Question 16

What two devices are approved by the FAA for use on aircraft?

Answer 16

inogen One

Lifestyles by AirSep

Question 17

Portable liquid oxygen options

Answer 17

Escort

Helios

Companion

Question 18

4 Things about the liquid system

Answer 18

For pts. that require higher flows

For the very active

Easier maintenance

No electricity required

Question 19

Oxygen conserving device (OCD)

Answer 19

Delivers or two at the beginning inspiration versus continuous

Reduce the amount of O2 50% to 75%

Allow pt to switch from pulse-dose to continuous.

Some switch to continuous if no inspiration detected

Increase pt mobility

Not for all pt , WOB assessed by POX