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this short acting beta agonist is commonly used for first line acute bronchospasm
what is albuterol
This device is used to confirm correct airway placement through detection of exhaled CO2
What is capnography or EMMA
This communication technique uses situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
What is SBAR
This inhaled pulmonary vasodilator is often used as a lower cost alternative to nitric oxide
what is inhaled epoprostenol
This imaging finding is commonly associated with pulmonary edema and CHF exacerbations
fluffy infiltrates
This inhaled medication class reduces airway inflammation over time rather than providing immediate relief
what are inhaled corticosteroids
A laryngectomy patient becomes hypoxic. Oxygen must be delivered here
What is the stoma
A physician makes a questionable vent change. The best professional response is this
Respectfully speaking up/advocating for the patient
abrupt discontinuation of inhaled pulmonary vasodilators can cause this dangerous complication
rebound hypoxemia/pulmonary hypertension
What is atelectatsis
This inhaled anticholinergic medication is often paired with albuterol during acute COPD exacerbations
What is ipratropium bromide
You cannot pass a suction catheter through a trach tube. Your first action should be this
Remove/check the inner cannula
You are finished with your patient care round. Before taking a break, this action should be taken first
Call POD/team members
The primary physiologic benefit of inhaled pulmonary vasodilators is improvement in this
what is v/q matching
Diffuse bilateral infiltrates in the setting of severe hypoxemia may indicate this syndrome
What is ARDS
Another use of this respiratory medication is given to lower a patient's potassium level
What is albuterol
A patient suddenly desaturates after intubation with absent left breath sounds and high pressures. This is the most likely problem
Right mainstem intubation
Advancing in your respiratory career here at FMLH can be done in one of the following ways
complete degree, get advanced credential, complete checkoffs for level 2/3, cross train to ED, serve on committee
FDA approved for pulmonary hypertension of the neonate, this inhaled therapy selectively vasodilates the pulmonary system
What is inhaled nitric oxide
A chest xray reveals ETT placement 1cm above the carina. The best action is this
Pull back/reposition the ETT
Typically given to stop premature labor, this IV medication can also be given to status asthmaticus patients to stop bronchospasms
What is magnesium sulfide
A tracheostomy is considered a fresh trach for this set amount of time
What is 7 days
The current president of the Wisconsin society of respiratory care is this person
Jessica George
What is black