12.    Which of the following is typically not performed by the contractor in a design-bid-build project.

A 40-year-old patient has pneumonia in the left lower lobe with a large amount of secretions. What should be recommended for better suctioning?

A patient is receiving mechanical ventilation through an 8-mm oral ETT. Over the course of the shift, the patient is seen to have more tracheal secretions. What is the best course of action?

The respiratory therapist is preparing to suction a patient who has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following is a necessary step in the suctioning procedure?

A respiratory therapist notices that a patient’s Yankauer suction catheter is cracked. The best thing to do is:

Which of the following statements about the use of a Lukens trap are true? I. A vacuum source is needed. II. All connections must be airtight. III. Either a suction catheter or a bronchoscope is needed. IV. It is indicated for a patient with a strong, productive cough.

NEMA rated motors are designed to operate at plus or minus ____ percent of their nameplate rated voltage.

____ fuses are designed to withstand motor-starting inrush currents and will not open needlessly.

The reason the Code uses the term ____ instead of motor is that, in many instances, the motor is inside an enclosure and is out of sight until an access panel is removed.

The war veteran was awarded a medal to ____ his service.