Heliox therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? A. Theophylline level B. C(a-v)O2 C. RBC D. PAO2 correct answer: C Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure ventilation by a pressure-cycled ventilator? A. low volume B. high pressure C. low FIO2 D. I:E ratio correct answer: A A patient with suspected myasthenia gravis in the emergency room should receive which of the following to confirm a diagnosis? ...

On a pressure-volume loop, what is a "bird beak" and how is it fixed? correct answer: -Bird beak indicates the lungs are being over-filled, shown by the overdistention of loop -This can be fixed by reducing the VT On a pressure-volume loop, what is a "football" and how is it fixed? correct answer: -A football demonstrates insufficient PEEP, shown by the flat spot of loop -This can be fixed by increasing PEEP until this flat spot is minimized On a pressure-volume loop, how is a leak...

NBRC PREP EXM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? A. Theophylline level B. C(a-v)O2 C. RBC D. PAO2 - C Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure ventilation by a pressure-cycled ventilator? A. low volume B. high pressure C. low FIO2 D. I:E ratio - A A patient with suspected myasthenia gravis in the emergency room should receive which of the f...

RRT Exam Final Test Prep Questions And Answers 100% Verified 70/30 Heliox Factor - answer1.6x Obstructive Disorders - answerCystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - answerObstructive RAW Calculation - answerPIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - answer0.6-2.4 If RAW increases, what kind of issue is it? - answerCBABE IF PIP and Pplat rise together, what/where is the issue? - answerAlveoli (restrictive) If PIP rises and Ppl...

a. manual dexterity - Answer The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - Answer Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thoracentesis d. bronchoscopy b. oro...

TMC Exam C questions with correct answers a. manual dexterity Answer The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy Answer Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c....

RRT Exam Final Test Prep Questions And Answers 100% Verified 70/30 Heliox Factor - answer1.6x Obstructive Disorders - answerCystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - answerObstructive RAW Calculation - answerPIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - answer0.6-2.4 If RAW increases, what kind of issue is it? - answerCBABE IF PIP and Pplat rise together, what/where is the issue? - answerAlveoli (restrictive) If PIP rises and Ppl...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating flui...

The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? A. highest grade level achieved in school B. manual dexterity C. spousal support D. english speaking proficiency - Answer Your answer was : B The correct answer is : B Explanation : A patient that is taking nebulizer treatments needs to be able to demonstrate manual dexterity, and the ability to hold and manipulate the nebulizer. ...

Indications for Heliox? correct answer: Heliox improves respiratory distress and reduces WOB and conditions such as? Croup Asthma Anaphalaxis COPD Vocal Cord Paralysis Bronchiolitis Upper airway masses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Why not Heliox less than 60%? correct answer: To dense to be therapeutic correct answer: Who developed low density gas therapy (Heliox), CPAP/PEEP in the 1930's? correct answer: Dr Alvan Barach For which asthmatics is Heliox indicated? correct answ...