Introduction to the profession
What is the percentage of respiratory therapists who work in the hospital setting?
75%
The patient who is experiencing shortness of breath when lying down has:
orthopnea
What would we call it if our patient has a RBC count of 2.6
Anemia
What is the primary location of gas exchange in the lungs?
Alveoli
Chest radiograph
Name 3 approaches to treatment and management of COPD patients.
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Smoking cessation, bronchial hygiene, treat symptoms, deep cough, Chest PT, medications (this list may not be all inclusive)
Which epidemic prompted the use of the iron lung?
Polio
Within which space should the should the patient interview take place?
Personal Space (2-4 feet)
Name 2 of the 3 most commonly reported electrolytes.
Sodium, potassium and chloride
Which gas that is exchanged in the lungs is considered "waste?"
carbon dioxide
Why is a breath hold required during a chest x ray?
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To give the largest view of the lungs; to keep the patient from moving during the imaging
How do we predict whether a COPD patient is going to have future exacerbations?
# of exacerbations they've already had
With whom may you discuss a patient's care?
Anyone who is providing direct care for the patient.
A breath sound that indicates the patient has secretions is called:
rhonchi
How do we define the maximum volume of air that can be forcibly inspired after a normal inspiration?
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Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Name 3 of the 5 lung diseases that are part of the acronym - CBABE
Cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
Is the least dense image darker or whiter?
darker
Age, gender, race, ethnicity
What is the name of the organization in NC that manages licensure for respiratory therapists?
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NCRCB (North Carolina Respiratory Care Board)
What does an elevated body temperature (due to disease) do to CO2 production in the body?
Increases it
What do we mean when we refer to a differential?
How we separate the types of WBCs
What % of COPD development is due to tobacco smoking?
80-90%
The term used to describe a solid appearing lung due to pneumonia is referred to as:
Consolidation
A patient's calcium is 4.5 mEq/L.
Using medical terminology, how do we describe this?
hypocalcemia
Name 3 skills needed to work in healthcare.
team player, compassion, able to work at a fast pace, can stay calm in stressful situations, good with math and science, enjoys working with people.
What part of the physical exam involves tapping on the patients chest for various sounds?
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percussion
What does an increase in neutrophils indicate when found on a patients lab values?
Infection
What is the reason so much mucus is produced with chronic bronchitis?
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Inflammation
Which type of chest film is usually obtained from patients who are in the ICU on a ventilator?
A/P
What is the leading cause of infectious disease? Also described as the "most simple form of a microbe."
virus