Most important principle of infection control in the home setting is good handwashing practices

Where is most respiratory care provided in the alternative care setting?

The most common type of oxygen concentrator is:

Interpret the following ABG:pH        7.54CO2      39.8PaO2    68.7HCO3   32.1

AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines for oxygen in the home should have a documented PaO2 of less than:

Components of the oxygen prescription include:    1.  Flow rate in L/min    2.  Duration of need    3.  Diagnosis    4.  Laboratory evidence (ABGs)

Distilled/Sterile water is first choice for humidifiers used in the home.

Alternative (post acute) care settings include which of the following?    1.  Rehabilitation facilities    2.  The home    3.  Trauma centers    4.  Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

Vinegar is the best disinfectant used in the homecare setting.

You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings: IPAP 10 EPAP 5.30 mins later you obtain the following ABG.pH        7.30PaCO2   50PaO2      50HCO3     24What changes would you make to the patient’s settings?