Respiratory Care Exam Review

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Effectively earn a high score on the new 2020 NBRC credentialing examination with Respiratory Care Exam Review, 5th Edition. This new edition contains everything you need to review and prepare for the Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination and the advanced Clinical Simulations Exam that closely aligns with the NBRC’s new testing format. It includes over 800 questions (both multiple choice and open ended) within the text and online. Also on the accompanying Evolve website is both the Therapist Multiple-Choice Exam and twenty clinical simulations to provide additional practice and familiarize you with the computerized exam format. Key Features 2020 NBRC Detailed Content Outline and examination matrix are reflected in the updated text so you know exactly what to expect on the exams. Comprehensive, yet concise approach utilizes a simple, straightforward outline format that is easy to follow. Pre-tests of several multiple-choice questions are formatted like those found on the NBRC TMC and begin each chapter. Open-ended post-chapter study questions help reinforce information. Practice exam mirroring the new TMC is included at the back of the book with the answer key and rationales on Evolve. Clinical Simulations on Evolve reflect the new quantity of simulations (20) and the newly revised length of these sims on the actual 2020 Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE). Practice Exams on Evolve are available in both study (untimed) and exam (timed) modes to provide an additional opportunity to practice and experience the actual NBRC testing environment in a computerized format. Front Cover Ifc Front matter Respiratory care exam review Copyright Dedication Contributor Preface Acknowledgments Reviewer Table of Contents 1 Oxygen and medical gas therapy Pretest questions Review I. Storage and control of medical gases II. O₂ therapy III. Alveolar air equation IV. Mixed gas therapy V. Hyperbaric O₂ therapy VI. O₂ analyzers VII. O₂ saturation monitoring (pulse oximetry) VIII. Co-oximetry (hemoximetry) Postchapter study questions Bibliography 2 Humidity and aerosol Pretest questions Review I. Humidity therapy II Aerosol therapy Postchapter study questions Bibliography 3 Assessment of the cardiopulmonary patient Pretest questions Review I. Patient history II. Assessment of symptoms III. Other physical assessments IV. Assessment of laboratory test results V.  Reviewing the patient chart Postchapter study questions Bibliography 4 Management of the airway Pretest questions Review I. Upper airway obstruction II. Artificial airways III. Maintenance of artificial airways IV. ET tube extubation V. Laryngeal and tracheal complications of ET tubes Postchapter study questions Bibliography 5 Special respiratory care procedures Pretest questions Review I. Bronchoscopy II. Chest tube insertion and monitoring III. Thoracentesis IV. Diagnostic imaging studies Postchapter study questions Bibliography 6 Manual resuscitation techniques/emergency respiratory care Pretest questions Review I. Manual resuscitators II. Pharmacologic intervention during CPR III. Cardioversion IV. Automated external defibrillation (AED) V. Advance directives VI. Transporting the critically ill patient VII. Participating in disaster management Postchapter study questions Bibliography 7 Hyperinflation therapy Pretest questions Review I. Introduction to IPPB therapy II. Indications for IPPB therapy III. Hazards of IPPB therapy IV. Contraindications to IPPB therapy V. Proper administration of IPPB VI. Factors to consider when using a pressure-limited IPPB machine VII. Problems with IPPB and corrective actions VIII. Ezpap positive airway pressure system IX. Incentive spirometry (sustained maximal inspiratory therapy) Postchapter study questions Bibliography 8 Bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques Pretest questions Review I. Chest physical therapy II. Other bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques Postchapter study questions Bibliography 9 Cardiac monitoring Pretest questions Review I. Electrocardiography II. Hemodynamic monitoring III. Cardiopulmonary stress testing Postchapter study questions Bibliography 10 Arterial blood gas interpretation Pretest questions Review I. ABG analysis II. Arterial oxygenation III. CO₂ transport and alveolar ventilation IV. Acid-base balance (pH) V. Arterial blood gas interpretation VI. Blood gas analyzers Postchapter study questions Bibliography 11 Ventilator management Pretest questions Review I. Indications for mechanical ventilation II. Common criteria for initiation of mechanical ventilation III. Complications of mechanical ventilation IV. Mechanical ventilation modes V. Ventilator controls VI. Ventilator alarms and monitoring VII. Dead space volume (VD) VIII. Lung compliance (CL) IX. Ventilation in the patient with head trauma X. Weaning (liberating) from mechanical ventilation XI. High-frequency ventilation (HFV) XII. Estimating desired ventilator variable changes XIII. Practice ventilator problems XIV. Ventilator flow, volume, and pressure waveforms XV. Summary of ventilator adjustments according to ABG results XVI. Maintenance of the ventilator circuit XVII. VAP Postchapter study questions Bibliography 12 Disorders of the respiratory system Pretest questions Review I. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) II. Asthma III. Bronchiectasis IV. Lower respiratory tract infections V. Other lung disorders VI. Sleep apnea Postchapter study questions Bibliography 13 Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care Pretest questions Review I. Neonatal respiratory care II. Neonatal cardiopulmonary disorders III. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) IV. Airway disorders of the pediatric patient Postchapter study questions Bibliography 14 Respiratory medications Pretest questions Review I. Classification of respiratory medications II. Dry powder inhaler (DPI) III. Soft-mist inhaler (SMI) IV. Vaccines V. Drug calculations Postchapter study questions Bibliography 15 Respiratory home care Pretest questions Review I. Home rehabilitation II. Care of the rehabilitation patient III. Home apnea monitoring Postchapter study questions Bibliography 16 Pulmonary function testing Pretest questions Review I. Lung volumes and capacities II. Lung studies III. Obstructive versus restrictive lung diseases IV. Miscellaneous pulmonary function studies V. Interpretation of chart summary VI. Flow-sensing devices Postchapter study questions Bibliography 17 Equipment decontamination and infection control Pretest questions Review I. Basic terminology II. Conditions that influence antimicrobial action III. Three main classes of bacteria IV. Sterilization and disinfection techniques V. Important points concerning decontamination of equipment VI. Infection control and standard precautions Postchapter study questions Bibliography Therapist multiple-choice examination: Practice test Time limit: 3 hours Pretest answers and rationales Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Answers to postchapter study questions Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Abbreviations Commonly used equations