You note that the air intake ports surrounding the jet of  a…

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 ____________.

Before discharging a patient on oxygen, you instruct the car…

Before discharging a patient on oxygen, you instruct the caregiver on how to calculate the amount of oxygen available in an E cylinder for visits to the physician.  The trip will take approximately 3 hours with the patient requiring 2 lpm O2 via nasal cannula.  How long will an E-cylinder with 2000psi last for this patient?

Which of the following are potential indications for incenti…

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

What is the overall mission of American Respiratory Care Fou…

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