Disadvantages of using compressed O2 cylinders in the home include all of the following except:

A) high-pressure hazards B) limited volume of O2 C) gas waste when not used D) need for frequent deliveries A) high-pressure hazards B) limited volume of O2 C) gas waste when not used D) need for frequent deliveries

Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O2 therapy? I.resting PaO2 of 65 mm Hg (room air) II.drop in Sao2 below 89% during ambulation III.resting arterial SaO2 below 88% (room air)

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

What are some disadvantages of O2 concentrators for home O2 therapy? I.FIO2 values decrease with increased flow. II.Backup O2 is required in case of electrical failure. III.They cannot operate high-pressure devices. IV.Loss of electricity disrupts delivery.

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

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Once the need for long-term home O₂ therapy has been documented, why should repeated laboratory assessment (ABG or oximetry) be conducted? I.to follow the course of the disease II.to assess changes in clinical status III.to facilitate changes in the prescription

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Question 101

Absolute contraindications for using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation include all of the following except:

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Question 102

Postacute care settings include all of the following except:

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Question 103

Disadvantages of using compressed O₂ cylinders in the home include all of the following except:

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Examples of terminally ill patients with short life expectancies who can receive ventilatory support in the home setting include which of the following? I.patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease II.patients with kyphoscoliosis III.patients with lung cancer

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Question 105

Routine in-home monthly maintenance of an O₂ concentrator should include which of the following? I.flushing the system for 20 minutes with an inert gas II.confirming the FIO₂ with a calibrated O₂ analyzer III.cleaning and replacing the internal and external filters

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Question 106

Which patients are better suited for subacute rather than for acute care? I.those who no longer need diagnostics or invasive procedures II.those who have a determined course of treatment III.those who are recovering from an acute illness

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Question 107

Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O₂therapy? I.resting PaO₂ of 65 mm Hg (room air) II.drop in Sao₂ below 89% during ambulation III.resting arterial SaO₂ below 88% (room air)

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Question 108

A home care patient receiving long-term O₂ therapy at 5 L/min complains that her nondisposable humidifier is not bubbling properly. Upon inspection of the humidifier, you notice hard white deposits in and around the diffusing element. Which of the following would you recommend to this patient?

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Question 109

Types of negative-pressure ventilators used in postacute care include all of the following except:

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Question 110

Studies have shown that carefully selected home treatment regimens can play an important role in achieving which of the following? I.maintaining patients' lives II.improving patients' quality of life III.increasing patients' functional performance IV.reducing hospitalization costs

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Question 111

Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O₂ therapy? I.blood gas analysis II.pulse oximetry III.physical exam

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Question 112

Which of the following would you recommend as the solution used to fill a bubble humidifier used for home O₂ therapy?

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Question 113

The gauge reading of a 50-lb home liquid O₂ system indicates that the cylinder is a third full. What is the approximate duration of flow of this system at 2 L/min?

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Question 114

For which of the following categories of disorders is respiratory home care NOT considered appropriate?

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Question 115

Oxygen-conserving delivery systems include which of the following? I.transtracheal catheter II.reservoir cannula or pendant III.pulse-dose

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Question 116

What is the major potential problem in the application of bland aerosol therapy in the home care setting?

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Question 117

Key environmental factors that should be assessed in considering discharge of a patient to the home care setting include all of the following except:

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In which of the following situations would you recommend that more than one ventilator be provided for a home care patient? I.if the patient cannot maintain spontaneous ventilation for at least 1 hour II.if the patient's care plan requires mechanical ventilation during mobility III.if a replacement ventilator cannot be secured within 2 hours

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Question 119

What are some disadvantages of O₂concentrators for home O₂ therapy? I.FIO₂ values decrease with increased flow. II.Backup O₂is required in case of electrical failure. III.They cannot operate high-pressure devices. IV.Loss of electricity disrupts delivery.

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Exam 51: Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

Once the need for long-term home O2 therapy has been documented, why should repeated laboratory assessment (ABG or oximetry) be conducted? I.to follow the course of the disease II.to assess changes in clinical status III.to facilitate changes in the prescription

Absolute contraindications for using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation include all of the following except:

Postacute care settings include all of the following except:

Disadvantages of using compressed O2 cylinders in the home include all of the following except:

Examples of terminally ill patients with short life expectancies who can receive ventilatory support in the home setting include which of the following? I.patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease II.patients with kyphoscoliosis III.patients with lung cancer

Routine in-home monthly maintenance of an O2 concentrator should include which of the following? I.flushing the system for 20 minutes with an inert gas II.confirming the FIO2 with a calibrated O2 analyzer III.cleaning and replacing the internal and external filters

Which patients are better suited for subacute rather than for acute care? I.those who no longer need diagnostics or invasive procedures II.those who have a determined course of treatment III.those who are recovering from an acute illness

Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O2 therapy? I.resting PaO2 of 65 mm Hg (room air) II.drop in Sao2 below 89% during ambulation III.resting arterial SaO2 below 88% (room air)

A home care patient receiving long-term O2 therapy at 5 L/min complains that her nondisposable humidifier is not bubbling properly. Upon inspection of the humidifier, you notice hard white deposits in and around the diffusing element. Which of the following would you recommend to this patient?

Types of negative-pressure ventilators used in postacute care include all of the following except:

Studies have shown that carefully selected home treatment regimens can play an important role in achieving which of the following? I.maintaining patients' lives II.improving patients' quality of life III.increasing patients' functional performance IV.reducing hospitalization costs

Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O2 therapy? I.blood gas analysis II.pulse oximetry III.physical exam

Which of the following would you recommend as the solution used to fill a bubble humidifier used for home O2 therapy?

The gauge reading of a 50-lb home liquid O2 system indicates that the cylinder is a third full. What is the approximate duration of flow of this system at 2 L/min?

For which of the following categories of disorders is respiratory home care NOT considered appropriate?

Oxygen-conserving delivery systems include which of the following? I.transtracheal catheter II.reservoir cannula or pendant III.pulse-dose

What is the major potential problem in the application of bland aerosol therapy in the home care setting?

Key environmental factors that should be assessed in considering discharge of a patient to the home care setting include all of the following except:

What are some disadvantages of O2 concentrators for home O2 therapy? I.FIO2 values decrease with increased flow. II.Backup O2 is required in case of electrical failure. III.They cannot operate high-pressure devices. IV.Loss of electricity disrupts delivery.

History of Respiratory Care

Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Principles of Infection Control

Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

Physical Principles of Respiratory Care

Computer Applications in Respiratory Care

The Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Ventilation

Gas Exchange and Transport

Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

Acid-Base Balance

Regulation of Breathing

Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data

Interpreting the Electrocardiogram

Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Pulmonary Function Testing

A Review of Thoracic Imaging

Nutrition Assessment

Pulmonary Infections

Obstructive Lung Disease: Copd, Asthma, and Related Diseases

Interstitial Lung Disease

Pleural Diseases

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Edema, and Multiple System Organ

Lung Cancer

Neuromuscular and Other Diseases of the Chest Wall

Disorders of Sleep

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Airway Pharmacology

Airway Management

Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support

Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

Aerosol Drug Therapy

Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases

Medical Gas Therapy

Lung Expansion Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Respiratory Failure and the Need for Ventilatory Support

Mechanical Ventilators

Physiology of Ventilatory Support

Initiating and Adjusting Ventilatory Support

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Monitoring and Management of the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Discontinuing Ventilatory Support

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

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Once the need for long-term home O₂ therapy has been documented, why should repeated laboratory assessment (ABG or oximetry) be conducted? I.to follow the course of the disease II.to assess changes in clinical status III.to facilitate changes in the prescription

Disadvantages of using compressed O₂ cylinders in the home include all of the following except:

Routine in-home monthly maintenance of an O₂ concentrator should include which of the following? I.flushing the system for 20 minutes with an inert gas II.confirming the FIO₂ with a calibrated O₂ analyzer III.cleaning and replacing the internal and external filters

Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O₂therapy? I.resting PaO₂ of 65 mm Hg (room air) II.drop in Sao₂ below 89% during ambulation III.resting arterial SaO₂ below 88% (room air)

A home care patient receiving long-term O₂ therapy at 5 L/min complains that her nondisposable humidifier is not bubbling properly. Upon inspection of the humidifier, you notice hard white deposits in and around the diffusing element. Which of the following would you recommend to this patient?

Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O₂ therapy? I.blood gas analysis II.pulse oximetry III.physical exam

Which of the following would you recommend as the solution used to fill a bubble humidifier used for home O₂ therapy?

The gauge reading of a 50-lb home liquid O₂ system indicates that the cylinder is a third full. What is the approximate duration of flow of this system at 2 L/min?

What are some disadvantages of O₂concentrators for home O₂ therapy? I.FIO₂ values decrease with increased flow. II.Backup O₂is required in case of electrical failure. III.They cannot operate high-pressure devices. IV.Loss of electricity disrupts delivery.