Question 1

Intubation and mechanical ventilation is warranted for a patient diagnosed with Guillain Barré syndrome when vital capacity drops below _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 mL/kg 
B) 20 mL/kg 
C) 5-10 mL/kg 
D) 5-7 m/kg 
A) 30 mL/kg 
B) 20 mL/kg 
C) 5-10 mL/kg 
D) 5-7 m/kg

Question 2

What are the registered respiratory therapist's responsibilities in addressing deCompensation in neuromuscular patients
I.Polysomnography study
II.Bronchial hygiene therapy
III.Bronchodilator therapy
IV.Noninvasive ventilation
V.Bedside pulmonary function testing

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and V 
B) I, II, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V 
A) I, III, and V 
B) I, II, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V

Question 3

Neonatal myasthenia gravis Corrects and resolves within 2 to 4 weeks of onset of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Presence of what neuromuscular disorder appears on a radiograph as a classic bell-shaped chest wall

Accepted Answer

A) Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 
B) Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 
C) Spinal muscular atrophy type 3 
D) Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy F.Myasthenia gravis 
A) Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 
B) Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 
C) Spinal muscular atrophy type 3 
D) Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy F.Myasthenia gravis

Question 5

For patients with Congenital myasthenia gravis, what therapy may prevent sudden respiratory failure or apnea
I.Anticholinesterase therapy
II.Pyridostigmine
III.Steroid therapy
IV.Immunosuppressive agent

Accepted Answer

A) I and III 
B) I and II 
C) II and III 
D) III and IV 
A) I and III 
B) I and II 
C) II and III 
D) III and IV

Intubation and mechanical ventilation is warranted for a patient diagnosed with Guillain Barré syndrome when vital capacity drops below _____.

What are the registered respiratory therapist's responsibilities in addressing deCompensation in neuromuscular patients I.Polysomnography study II.Bronchial hygiene therapy III.Bronchodilator therapy IV.Noninvasive ventilation V.Bedside pulmonary function testing

Neonatal myasthenia gravis Corrects and resolves within 2 to 4 weeks of onset of symptoms.

Presence of what neuromuscular disorder appears on a radiograph as a classic bell-shaped chest wall

For patients with Congenital myasthenia gravis, what therapy may prevent sudden respiratory failure or apnea I.Anticholinesterase therapy II.Pyridostigmine III.Steroid therapy IV.Immunosuppressive agent

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Acyanotic Heart Defects

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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Exam 17: Neuromuscular Disorders

Intubation and mechanical ventilation is warranted for a patient diagnosed with Guillain Barré syndrome when vital capacity drops below _____.

What are the registered respiratory therapist's responsibilities in addressing deCompensation in neuromuscular patients I.Polysomnography study II.Bronchial hygiene therapy III.Bronchodilator therapy IV.Noninvasive ventilation V.Bedside pulmonary function testing

Neonatal myasthenia gravis Corrects and resolves within 2 to 4 weeks of onset of symptoms.

Presence of what neuromuscular disorder appears on a radiograph as a classic bell-shaped chest wall

For patients with Congenital myasthenia gravis, what therapy may prevent sudden respiratory failure or apnea I.Anticholinesterase therapy II.Pyridostigmine III.Steroid therapy IV.Immunosuppressive agent

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Acyanotic Heart Defects

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

Filters