Question 1

An assessment of outcome for a patient receiving mask continuous positive airway pressure +8 cm H₂O should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac output testing 
B)  Pulse oximetry 
C)  Intracranial pressure measurement 
D)  Pulmonary function testing 
A)  Cardiac output testing 
B)  Pulse oximetry 
C)  Intracranial pressure measurement 
D)  Pulmonary function testing

Question 2

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines can deliver 100% oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird Mark 10 
B)  Bird Mark 14 
C)  Puritan Bennett AP-5 
D)  Puritan Bennett PR-2 
A)  Bird Mark 10 
B)  Bird Mark 14 
C)  Puritan Bennett AP-5 
D)  Puritan Bennett PR-2

Question 3

Which of the following therapies can be used as an alternative to endotracheal intubation and continuous ventilation for patients requiring short-term ventilatory support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous positive airway pressure 
B)  Expiratory positive airway pressure 
C)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
D)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation 
A)  Continuous positive airway pressure 
B)  Expiratory positive airway pressure 
C)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
D)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation

Question 4

The maximum frequency of percussive breaths that a Percussionaire IPV-1 can deliver to a patient's airways is ____ Hz.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.3 
B)  1.7 
C)  3 
D)  5 
A)  1.3 
B)  1.7 
C)  3 
D)  5

Question 5

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines is electrically powered and patient-triggered only?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bird Mark 7 
B)  Bird Mark 14 
C)  Puritan Bennett AP-5 
D)  Puritan Bennett PR-2 
A)  Bird Mark 7 
B)  Bird Mark 14 
C)  Puritan Bennett AP-5 
D)  Puritan Bennett PR-2

Question 6

A female patient's chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.She is alert and oriented. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits.Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest physiotherapy every 4 hours 
B)  Continuous positive airway pressure +5 cm H₂O 
C)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation every 2 hours 
D)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 35 cm H₂O Q4 
A)  Chest physiotherapy every 4 hours 
B)  Continuous positive airway pressure +5 cm H₂O 
C)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation every 2 hours 
D)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 35 cm H₂O Q4

Question 7

Complications from incentive spirometry include:

Accepted Answer

A)  barotrauma. 
B)  hypoventilation. 
C)  pulmonary edema. 
D)  subcutaneous emphysema. 
A)  barotrauma. 
B)  hypoventilation. 
C)  pulmonary edema. 
D)  subcutaneous emphysema.

Question 8

An assessment of a patient with newly diagnosed chronic bronchitis reveals an alert,cooperative,and oriented patient.Low-pitched wheezes are heard bilaterally on auscultation.The patient has a productive cough,producing copious amounts of sputum; no fever; a pulse of 85 beats/min; respirations of 18 breaths/min; and blood pressure of 145/90.The most appropriate lung expansion therapy for this patient is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incentive spirometry 
B)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
C)  Positive expiratory pressure 
D)  Flutter valve 
A)  Incentive spirometry 
B)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
C)  Positive expiratory pressure 
D)  Flutter valve

Question 9

A patient is able to sustain a flow of 900 cc/s to hold the ball of a flow-oriented incentive spirometer aloft for 2 seconds.Her inspired volume is ____ L.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.18 
B)  0.90 
C)  1.45 
D)  1.80 
A)  0.18 
B)  0.90 
C)  1.45 
D)  1.80

Question 10

Contraindications to positive airway pressure adjuncts to bronchial hygiene therapy include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiccups 
B)  Air swallowing 
C)  Esophageal surgery 
D)  Subcutaneous emphysema 
A)  Hiccups 
B)  Air swallowing 
C)  Esophageal surgery 
D)  Subcutaneous emphysema

Question 11

Contraindications for incentive spirometry include:

Accepted Answer

A)  post-thoracic surgery. 
B)  vital capacity less than 10 mL/kg. 
C)  restrictive pulmonary disease. 
D)  inspiratory capacity greater than predicted value. 
A)  post-thoracic surgery. 
B)  vital capacity less than 10 mL/kg. 
C)  restrictive pulmonary disease. 
D)  inspiratory capacity greater than predicted value.

Question 12

The inspiratory phase on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 will end when which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The clutch plate, diaphragm, and ceramic switch are forced left. 
B)  Gravity is sufficient to completely close the Bennett valve. 
C)  The Bennett valve rotates counterclockwise. 
D)  The set Sensitivity level is reached. 
A)  The clutch plate, diaphragm, and ceramic switch are forced left. 
B)  Gravity is sufficient to completely close the Bennett valve. 
C)  The Bennett valve rotates counterclockwise. 
D)  The set Sensitivity level is reached.

Question 13

Indications for incentive spirometry include:

Accepted Answer

A)  post-abdominal surgery. 
B)  respiratory muscle weakness. 
C)  optimization of bronchodilator therapy. 
D)  inability to effectively deep breathe. 
A)  post-abdominal surgery. 
B)  respiratory muscle weakness. 
C)  optimization of bronchodilator therapy. 
D)  inability to effectively deep breathe.

Question 14

Untreated atelectasis can result in which of the following?
1)Decreased shunting
2)Increased shunting
3)Hypercapnia
4)Hypocapnia

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  1 and 4 
D)  2 and 4 
A)  1 and 3 
B)  2 and 3 
C)  1 and 4 
D)  2 and 4

Question 15

Air trapping in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be reduced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation 
B)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
C)  Positive expiratory pressure 
D)  Incentive spirometry 
A)  Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation 
B)  Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 
C)  Positive expiratory pressure 
D)  Incentive spirometry

Question 16

The Puritan Bennett PR-2's sensitivity setting can be decreased (making it more difficult for the patient to trigger)by doing which of the following with the Sensitivity knob?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pushing it in 
B)  Pulling it out 
C)  Rotating it clockwise 
D)  Rotating it counterclockwise 
A)  Pushing it in 
B)  Pulling it out 
C)  Rotating it clockwise 
D)  Rotating it counterclockwise

Question 17

To apply positive airway pressure to a manual resuscitator bag during patient transport,which of the following are most appropriate?
1)Spring-loaded valve
2)Underwater seal
3)Magnetic valve
4)Weighted ball

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 4 
D)  3 and 4 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 4 
D)  3 and 4

An assessment of outcome for a patient receiving mask continuous positive airway pressure +8 cm H₂O should include which of the following?

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines can deliver 100% oxygen?

Which of the following therapies can be used as an alternative to endotracheal intubation and continuous ventilation for patients requiring short-term ventilatory support?

The maximum frequency of percussive breaths that a Percussionaire IPV-1 can deliver to a patient's airways is ____ Hz.

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines is electrically powered and patient-triggered only?

A female patient's chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.She is alert and oriented. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits.Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

Complications from incentive spirometry include:

A patient is able to sustain a flow of 900 cc/s to hold the ball of a flow-oriented incentive spirometer aloft for 2 seconds.Her inspired volume is ____ L.

Contraindications to positive airway pressure adjuncts to bronchial hygiene therapy include which of the following?

Contraindications for incentive spirometry include:

The inspiratory phase on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 will end when which of the following occurs?

Indications for incentive spirometry include:

Untreated atelectasis can result in which of the following? 1)Decreased shunting 2)Increased shunting 3)Hypercapnia 4)Hypocapnia

Air trapping in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be reduced by which of the following?

The Puritan Bennett PR-2's sensitivity setting can be decreased (making it more difficult for the patient to trigger)by doing which of the following with the Sensitivity knob?

To apply positive airway pressure to a manual resuscitator bag during patient transport,which of the following are most appropriate? 1)Spring-loaded valve 2)Underwater seal 3)Magnetic valve 4)Weighted ball

Basic Physics for the Respiratory Therapist

Principles of Infection Control

Manufacture, Storage, and Transport of Medical Gases

Administering Medical Gases: Regulators, Flowmeters, and

Airway Management Devices and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Assessment of Pulmonary Function

Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

Blood Gas Monitoring

Sleep Diagnostics

Introduction to Ventilators

Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices

Infant and Pediatric Devices

Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices

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Exam 7: Lung Expansion Therapy Devices

An assessment of outcome for a patient receiving mask continuous positive airway pressure +8 cm H₂O should include which of the following?

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines can deliver 100% oxygen?

Which of the following therapies can be used as an alternative to endotracheal intubation and continuous ventilation for patients requiring short-term ventilatory support?

The maximum frequency of percussive breaths that a Percussionaire IPV-1 can deliver to a patient's airways is ____ Hz.

Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines is electrically powered and patient-triggered only?

A female patient's chest radiograph shows bilateral lower lobe atelectasis.She is alert and oriented. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits.Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

Complications from incentive spirometry include:

A patient is able to sustain a flow of 900 cc/s to hold the ball of a flow-oriented incentive spirometer aloft for 2 seconds.Her inspired volume is ____ L.

Contraindications to positive airway pressure adjuncts to bronchial hygiene therapy include which of the following?

Contraindications for incentive spirometry include:

The inspiratory phase on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 will end when which of the following occurs?

Indications for incentive spirometry include:

Untreated atelectasis can result in which of the following? 1)Decreased shunting 2)Increased shunting 3)Hypercapnia 4)Hypocapnia

Air trapping in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be reduced by which of the following?

The Puritan Bennett PR-2's sensitivity setting can be decreased (making it more difficult for the patient to trigger)by doing which of the following with the Sensitivity knob?

To apply positive airway pressure to a manual resuscitator bag during patient transport,which of the following are most appropriate? 1)Spring-loaded valve 2)Underwater seal 3)Magnetic valve 4)Weighted ball

Basic Physics for the Respiratory Therapist

Principles of Infection Control

Manufacture, Storage, and Transport of Medical Gases

Administering Medical Gases: Regulators, Flowmeters, and

Airway Management Devices and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Assessment of Pulmonary Function

Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

Blood Gas Monitoring

Sleep Diagnostics

Introduction to Ventilators

Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices

Infant and Pediatric Devices

Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices

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