In observing a post-operative patient perform incentive spirometry, you note a repetitive performance of the maneuver at a rate of about 20-22 breaths/min.  Which of the following would you recommend to her?

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 of the following laboratory data are essential in assessing a cystic fibrosis patient’s need for airway clearance therapy except:

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?

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?