Exam 51: Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

When the flow-metering device of a home liquid O₂ system is turned on, O₂ leaves the container through a vaporizing coil, where it is heated by exposure to which of the following?

What electrically powered device can separate the O₂ in room air from N₂, thereby providing an enriched flow of O₂ for therapeutic use?

Which of the following are components of a portable home suction unit? I.electric suction pump II.suction tubing III.collection bottle IV.DISS vacuum connector

Which of the following factors would you consider in determining the frequency of follow-up visits needed by a home care patient? I.level of self-care the patient is able to provide II.type and complexity of home care equipment used III.patient's condition and therapeutic objectives IV.level of family or caregiver support available

At flows between 1 and 2 L/min, a typical molecular sieve O₂ concentrator provides an O₂ concentration of about what level?

Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a patient with a tracheotomy who requires home ventilatory support?

Which of the following functions should a respiratory care practitioner perform when making a home care visit? I.Identify any problem areas or concerns of the patient. II.Assess the equipment (operation, cleanliness, supply needs) III.Determine the patient's compliance with the therapy. IV.Assess the patient (including pre- and post-treatment measures).

Which of the following are good candidates for home mechanical ventilation? I.a patient who cannot maintain adequate ventilation at night II.a patient who requires continuous ventilation to survive III.a terminally ill patient who requires ventilatory support

What are some major problems with demand O₂ delivery systems? I.They are cumbersome and unattractive. II.Equipment and maintenance costs are high. III.The device valve may have slow response times. IV.Catheter and sensor malfunction is common.

All of the following secretion clearance methods could be considered for a home care patient who lives alone except:

What equipment function should lay caregivers of home mechanical ventilation assess regularly? I.cleanliness and function of bag-valve-mask II.internal and external battery power levels III.cleanliness of filters and alarm functions IV.accuracy of ventilator tidal volume (V_T) output

Characteristics common to most positive-pressure ventilation designed for use in the home setting include all of the following except:

What agency is primarily responsible for voluntary accreditation of postacute care providers?

Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a hemodynamically unstable patient with an intact upper airway who requires home ventilatory support?

Other than providing a backup H cylinder for a home care O₂ therapy patient who uses a concentrator, what other safety measure would you take to ensure an uninterrupted supply?

Conditions in which patient need for home mechanical ventilation is generally limited to daytime or nocturnal support include all of the following except:

Essential features of positive-pressure ventilators that are used in alternative care settings on patients with intact ventilatory drive and respiratory muscles use include all of the following except:

Which of the following is NOT normally included as part of a good discharge plan?

All of the following are components of the patient evaluation aspect of a good discharge plan except the patient's:

According to the AARC, which of the following standards should be met when considering ventilatory support outside the acute care hospital? I.Services must be based on the attending physician's prescription. II.Those providing the support should be appropriately trained. III.Appropriate recording and reporting mechanisms should exist. IV.Safe, effective, and appropriate equipment must be provided.