Which of the following are considered components of the “goals of care”? I. Patient’s medical and rehabilitative prognosis II. Patient’s values, beliefs, and preferences III. Ethically and legally permissible care options IV. Funeral arrangement decisions

A patient with a tracheostomy is to receive humidification via a nebulizer in his home.  With regard to water for the nebulizer, which of the following would be the most appropriate choice for the home setting? 1.  Sterile distilled water should be obtained from the DME provider. 2.  Tap water is sufficient for the home setting if the nebulizer is cleaned properly. 3.  Bottle water can be used as long as it is distilled. 4. Tap water that is boiled may be used for up to 24 hours.

   Attrition in pulmonary rehabilitation programs is most associated with which of the following?

Which of the following actions would an RT perform during the monthly check of a home oxygen concentrator system? 1. Replacement of the silica pellets in the sieve bed. 2.  Analysis of the FiO2 delivered by the concentrator 3.  Filter replacement 4.  Evaluation of the concentrator’s electrical system.

HMV should not be initiated if the patient has any unstable medical condition that requires complicated procedures or involves specialized health care personnel such as ____.

   What is the ideal class size for pulmonary rehabilitation programs?

All of the following are components of the patient evaluation aspect of a good discharge plan except the patient’s:

  What is the term used to describe the restoration of individuals to the fullest possible medical, mental, emotional , social, and vocational potential?

Knowlege from the social sciences is used in pulmonary rehabilitation programming for mainly what purpose?I. determine the impact of the disability on the patient or family.II. quantify the extent of physiological impairment due to diseaseIII. establish ways to improve the patient’s quality.

   Specific patient objectives for a pulmonary rehabilitation program could include all of the following except: