Therapeutic Procedures Flashcards
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When utilizing an inspiratory muscle training device, the RT should initially set the resistor at?
The lowest available resistance setting
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The RT instructs a patient on using incentive spirometry. Which of the following is considered proper instruction for this therapy?
Place the mouthpiece in his mouth and inhale maximally from resting exhalation
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The main indication for sustain maximal inspiration (SMI) is to?
Treat collapsed alveoli
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During IPPB therapy a patient breathes at a pressure level of 22 cm H2O and a frequency of 15b/min the RT notes that the patient is meeting the inspiratory pressure in a shorter time frame than at the beginning of the treatment. This is most likely due to?
A change in patients airway resistance
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A physician orders IPPB therapy for a patient who is recovering from gallbladder surgery. As the respiratory therapist evaluates the patient’s technique, he notices that the pressure monometer is hesitating during inspiration. To correct this situation, the therapist should?
Increase the flow
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Following a hysterectomy, a female patient is unable to reach her pre-operative inspiratory capacity with a volume oriented I.S. The respiratory therapist sets the goal to a lower level, and the patient is still unable to take a deep breath for the therapy. The therapist should?
Recommend IPPB therapy
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A patient receives CPAP via ET tube. To monitor the patient CPAP level and possible complications associated with the therapy, the RT should also include?
A low pressure alarm
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Which of the following are considered appropriate indications for mask CPAP?
• CO poisoning
• Pneumonia
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The RT receives an order to perform postural drainage to the anterior segment of the left upper lobe for a patient with pneumonia which of the following is the correct position for this segment?
Bed flat, patient supine, pillow supporting knees
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A patient in the ICU has aspiration pneumonia in the superior segment of the lower lobes which of the following positions would best facilitate oxygenation for this patient?
Prone
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An eight-year-old patient with CF has been receiving PEP therapy. After several days of therapy, the patient has been diagnosed with a middle ear infection which of the following. Should the RT recommend?
Administer IPPB with pulmozyme
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During rounds, the RT evaluates a patient who has been receiving CPT QID for eight days. The patient’s chart indicates that the patient’s breath sounds reveal increased aeration to all ling fields, moderate nonproductive cough, respiratory rate of 14, and the patient is ambulating. The therapist should recommend?
Discontinue therapy
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The RT evaluates a six-year-old boy who is receiving 40% oxygen via aerosol mask. The therapist notes that the patient keeps removing the mask. The boys parents informed the therapist that the child does not like to keep the mask on his face because he “feels like it is suffocating him” to maintain the same FiO2 and humidity level for this patient. The therapist should recommend changing to a/an?
Membrane cartridge system
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A patient receives 28% oxygen via venturi mask. The patient’s breakfast tray has just arrived and the patient would like to eat his meal. To continue to provide oxygen during the meal the RT should?
Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula at 2 L/min
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A stable six day old infant requires a temperature controlled environment. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for this patient?
Isolette
