You are a Respiratory Therapist going to see Leah, a pediatric patient who came in for an Asthma Exacerbation. You were told to assess Leah’s Peak Flow value. Leah’s peak flow attempt shows that she is in the green zone. What does this mean?

You are a respiratory therapist working the floors and are going to administer a pMDI treatment with a valve holding chamber for Mrs. Joseph. Mrs. Joseph has formed a tight seal around the mouthpiece of the valve holding chamber begins to inhale to receive her dose. During Mrs. Joseph’s inhalation, you hear a whistling sound coming from the Valve Holding Chamber. What does this whistling sound indicate?

True or False: The greater the mass of an aerosol particle, the quicker the aerosol particle will settle in the airways

Which of the following is described as the primary mechanism of aerosol deposition for very small aerosol particles. (Particles less than 3 microns)

You are a respiratory therapist working in the ICU. When performing a ventilator assessment, you notice that Mr. Campbell’s secretions are bloody and very thick. Mr. Campbell has been on the ventilator for a week is currently receiving humidification via an HME. With the given information, what humidification device would you switch Mr. Campbell over to?

Screenshot 2025-03-24 152645.png Label each part of the inhaler image.

What is the name of the device seen below? MDI.png

True or False: Nebulizers are effective even if a patient is crying

This apparatus is typically added with a standard pMDI to provide better medication deposition and reduce the need for hand breath coordination. It also contains a one-way valve. Which device am I referring to?

Which phase of motivational interviewing focuses on gathering information, building rapport, and understanding the client’s story?