In Volume ventilation, _________________ varies based off compliance and airway resistance.

You are a respiratory therapist at Livelong Extended Care Facility.  You just received an order to instruct Mr. Smith on the use of a Passy-Muir valve.  Your instructions would include all of the following except?

Which of the following indicators can be used to assess a patient’s readiness for decannulation? 1. Patient’s ability to speak 2. Patient’s ability to follow commands 3. Patient’s level of sensorium 4. Patient’s suctioning requirements 5. Patient’s ventilator dependency

An E size oxygen cylinder with 1800 psig in it is being used at 5 L/min. How long will the cylinder last if run until completely empty?

Which of the following backup O2 systems should be used in case of a power outage for a home care patient?

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: