6 responsibilities of a respiratory therapist correct answers· Patient Assessment
· Disease Management
· Diagnostic evaluation
· Management
· Education
· Rehabilitation
8 practice settings of respiratory therapist. correct answers· Hospitals
· Medical Offices/Insurance Companies
· Interfacility transport (ground and air)
· Homes
· Sleep labs
· Skilled nursing facilities
· Pulmonary rehab programs
· Outpatients clinics
5 diagnostic activities of the respiratory therapist correct answers· Obtaining and analyzing physiological
specimens
· Interpretating physiological data
· Performing test and studies of the cardiopulmonary system
· Performing neurophysiologic studies
· Performing sleep disorder studies
8 therapeutic activities of the respiratory therapist correct answers· The application and monitoring of
medical gases and environmental control systems
· Mechanical ventilator management
, · Insertion and care of artificial airways
· Bronchopulmonary hygiene
· Administration of pharmacologic agents
· Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
· Hemodynamic cardiovascular support
· Sleep support
1 goal of the respiratory care business correct answersProvide excellent services to clients ( Patients,
Nursing Units and physician supported by departments)
Identify the primary leader in the respiratory therapy department. correct answersDepartment Director
4 preferred characteristics of the respiratory department director correct answers· Highly skilled
· Forward thinking
· Energetic
· innovative
Identify the most important element for the delivery of quality respiratory care correct
answersDepartment leadership
4 roles of the educational coordinator correct answers· Assessing the educational need of each RT in the
department
· Assign resources to help reduce educational deficiencies
· Develop and execute orientation and continuing competence programs
· Develops educational plans related to new technology
2 roles of the quality assurance coordinator correct answers· Evaluates the efficiency of the clinical staff
· Evaluates the quality of respiratory care provided by evaluating care and associated outcomes
3 characteristics of the supervisor/lead therapist correct answers· More experienced
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