advanced direc�ves - ans~ instruc�ons documen�ng what tx a pa�ent would want if he was unable to
make medical decisions
~ should be dated, signed, witnessed and notarized
~ changes can be made at any �me by the pa�ent
~ types: DNR, DNI, living will, and durable power of atorney
,INTRO TO RESPIRATORY CARE (TEST 1) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION VERIFIED
RATIONALE GRADED A+
adven��ous - ansabnormal breath sounds
afebrile - ansthe absence of a fever
agonal - ans~ apneus�c
~ gasping respira�ons
air trapping - ansair le� in the lungs due to lack of �me to exhale
airborne precau�ons - ans~ used in addi�on to standard precau�ons
~ pa�ent will need a private room because special air handling and ven�la�on is required (nega�ve
pressure)
~ N95 mask- requires fit tes�ng
~ pa�ent should wear a mask when leaving the room
~ diseases include tuberculosis, measles, and chicken pox
American Associa�on for Respiratory Care (AARC) - ans~ mission is to encourage and promote
professional excellence, advance the science and prac�ce of respiratory care and serve as an advocate
for the pa�ents, their families, the public, the profession, and the respiratory therapist
~ na�onal organiza�on that provides con�nuing educa�on
~ assist with laws and policies pertaining to respiratory care
~ leadership and direc�on comes from a volunteer board of directors
apnea - ansabsence of breath
atelectasis - ansincrease lung density
, INTRO TO RESPIRATORY CARE (TEST 1) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION VERIFIED
RATIONALE GRADED A+
ausculta�on - ans~ have pt sit upright to hear front and back
~ compare sounds top to botom
~ compare right to le� lung
~ changes in sound indicate abnormali�es
~ inspira�on is louder than expira�on
autoclaving - ans~ applica�on of steam under pressure
~ efficient, cheap, clean, reliable
~ cannot be used on plas�cs or other heat sensi�ve items
~ can be sterilized in 30 min
~ items must be cleaned and then pre-wrapped which is easily penetrable by steam to prevent
contamina�on
barrel chest - ansincreased diameter, associated with air trapping like emphysema; pushes rib cage out
and up and pushes diaphragm down
BID - anstwice a day
Biot - ansvariable rate and depth with abrupt periods of apnea
blood pressure - ans~ force exerted against the wall of the arteries as the blood moves through
~ measured with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
~ Normal adult pressure is 120/80
~ systolic is top number and reflects the force exerted in major arteries during contrac�on (90-140)
~ diastolic is botom number and it reflects when the heart is relaxed (60-90)
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