You note that the air intake ports surrounding the jet of  a 35% air-entrainment mask are partially obstructed by the patient’s bedding.  You would expect that the device’s total output flow would _________ and the percent O2 delivered by the device would ____________.

All health care personnel must use the “two patient identifiers” before initiating care, which include all of the following except:

Which of the following are potential indications for incentive spirometry?                      1.  Abdominal surgery in COPD patient                      2.  A restrictive disorder such as quadriplegia                      3.  Pneumonia                      4.  Fever

Low flow O2 delivery systems used in respiratory care include all of the following except:

What is the overall mission of American Respiratory Care Foundation? a. Gives hospitals financial support b. Regulates medical practices for respiratory therapies c. Ensures levels of competency for medical professionals d. Help promote respiratory health through education and research

If an 28% air-entrainment mask is set at the manufacturer’s specifications for liter flow, what FiO2 is being delivered?

A patient has a 36% air-entrainment mask on and is not tolerating it well at this time because of claustrophobia. A nasal cannula is placed on the patient. What liter flow should be set to match the appropriate FiO2?

What is the primary purpose of cough etiquette and wearing a surgical mask? a. To filter the air b. To prevent the spread of respiratory infections c. To treat symptoms d. To reduce allergic reactions

Requires healthcare providers to “respect the secrets which are confided even after the patient has died.” a. Principle of confidentiality b. The harm principle c. Distributive justice d. The knowledge of the scope

In 1984, the AART was renamed CDC