Exam (elaborations)
Respiratory Therapy Exam Excellence: Targeted Practice Questions For High Scores
- Course
- Respiratory Care
- Institution
- Rush University
Respiratory Therapy Exam Excellence: Targeted Practice Questions For High Scores
[Show more]
Content preview
Respiratory Therapy Exam Excellence: TargetedPractice Questions For High Scores
Respiratory therapy -ANS>•Basic goal: help clients breathe easier
• prevention/treatment for lung disease
• work in various settings
• american association for respiratory care //most RTs are members
Career pathways -ANS>• two levels of practice
• respiratory care practitioner (RCP) applies to both levels
1. Certified respiratory therapist (CRT): entry level position
2. Registered resporatory therapist (RRT)
RCP requirements -ANS>• graduation from 2 or 4 year program
• program must be approved by the committee on accredidation for resp care
( CoARC)
• must pass national board exam (NBRC)
Advanced training by RCP -ANS>• sleep studies concerning apnea
• metabolic assessments
• cardiac functioning tests
• specialize in pediatric care as RCP
, Pulmonary function technologist -ANS>• additional credential to CRT and RRT
• requires being able to perform a pulmonary function test (PFT)
RCP jobs -ANS>-assess needs for therapeutic procedures
- determine potential benefits of therapy
Diagnostic procedures -ANS>• assess level of lung function
• determine which illness is present
Mechanical ventilation -ANS>-machine ventilation that helps client breathe
2 uses for machine ventilation -ANS>1. When other respiratory therapies fail to
keep proper level of O2 and CO2 exchange
2. Resp. Arrest //DNR
Oxygen therapy -ANS>• O2 composes 21% atmosphere
• certain lung diseases lower o2 levels in the blood
• o2 supplementation: technically a prescription drug
- mds must prescribe amount of O2 to give
3 reasons for O2 therapy -ANS>1. Hypoxemia: low level of o2 in the body
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Schoolflix. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82871 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now