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Interpret the following ABG results:    FiO2         0.21    pH            7.36    PaCO2       37 mm Hg    HCO3         22 mEq/L    PaO2          95 mm Hg

Proper handling of an arterial blood gas sample includes:              1.  Puncture site              2.  Oxygen adjunct and FiO2              3.  Date/Time              4.  Difficulty in obtaining sample

Distilled/Sterile water is first choice for humidifiers used in the home.

Which of the following variables are measured directly by a blood gas analyzer? pH PaO2 HCO3 SaO2

A patient is orally intubated with a size 7.0 mm ID endotracheal tube. The respiratory therapist uses a size 14 Fr suction catheter to suction the patient’s airway. The suction setting is -100 mmHg. The therapist notices the patient’s secretions are thick and tenacious and will not aspirate through the suction catheter. Which of the following should the therapist do FIRST?

Providing necessary home care equipment, supplies, and handling any emergency situations involving delivery or equipment operation is the responsibility of which member of the respiratory care home team?

You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings: IPAP 10 EPAP 5.30 mins later you obtain the following ABG.pH        7.32PaCO2   55PaO2      82HCO3     24What settings would you recommend?

What is the correct sequence when one is obtaining arterial blood from the radial artery of a patient? Perform modified Allen’s test Remove any air bubbles from the sample Apply direct pressure to the puncture site and palpate pulse Clean the puncture site with a suitable antiseptic solution Use a 23 gauge needle and a plastic syringe containing an anticoagulant

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

Which of the following are goals and benefits of noninvasive ventilation in the acute care setting?   1.  Reduces need for endotracheal intubation   2.  Relieves symptoms of respiratory distress   3.  Reduces length of time on ventilator   4.  Shortens stay in the intensive care unit and hospital stay