Hyperinflation Therapy
CPT
Pharmacology
CPR
Other
100
Which of the following modes of lung expansion therapy is physiologically most normal? a) CPAP b) Incentive spirometry c) Positive end-expiratory pressure d) IPPV
What is b) IS
100
The application of gravity to achieve specific clinical objectives in respiratory care best describes which of the following?
What is postural drainage therapy
100

What type of drug is acetylcysteine?

Mucoactive agent/Mucolytic

100

A patient suddenly loses consciousness while waiting in the reception area of the hospital. To maintain an open airway in the patient, what is the first step the medical team should take? a)Apply the head tilt/chin lift maneuver b)Insert a laryngeal mask airway c)Insert a oropharyngeal airway d)Perform endotracheal intubation

What is a)Apply the head tilt/chin lift maneuver

100

What method of airway clearance requires the therapist to thrust the patient's abdomen with their hands and arms while the patient exhales?

Manually Assisted Coughing

200
Which of the following patient categories are at high risk for developing atelectasis (select all that apply)? 1. those who are heavily sedated 2. those with abdominal or thoracic pain 3. those with neuromuscular disorders
What is 1, 2, 3 1. those who are heavily sedated 2. those with abdominal or thoracic pain 3. those with neuromuscular disorders
200
Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following (select all that apply)? 1. head and neck injury (until stabilized) 2. active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability 3. uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration
What is 1, 2, 3 1. head and neck injury (until stabilized) 2. active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability 3. uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration
200

What is the brand name of the drug that is considered a "pure" form of albuterol?

Xopenex

200

What is the principle upon which the American Heart Association (AHA) revised its guidelines for performing CPR? a)Chest compressions are more important than ventilation b)The first few minutes following cardiac arrest are crucial c)Patients who have advanced directives in place should not receive CPR d)Healthcare providers usually provide excessive ventilation during CPR

What is a)Chest compressions are more important than ventilation

200

Which of the following suction catheter sizes would be appropriate if a patient has a 9.0 OD ET tube?

a. 8 french

b. 10 french

c. 12 french

d. 14 french

c. 12 french

300
Which of the following are potential indications for incentive spirometry? 1. a restrictive disorder such as quadriplegia 2. abdominal surgery in a COPD patient 3. presence of pulmonary atelectasis
What is 1, 2, 3: 1. a restrictive disorder such as quadriplegia 2. abdominal surgery in a COPD patient 3. presence of pulmonary atelectasis
300
If a patient’s chest radiograph shows infiltrates in the posterior basal segments of the lower lobes, what postural drainage position would you recommend? a) head down, patient supine with a pillow under knees b) patient prone with a pillow under head, bed flat c) patient supine with a pillow under knees, bed flat d) head down, patient prone with a pillow under abdomen
What is d) head down, patient prone with a pillow under abdomen
300

What group of drugs are known as management bronchodilator drugs?

LABA's

300

Which of the following are symptoms of respiratory arrest (Select all that apply)? I. Cessation of breathing II. Cyanosis III. Progressive loss of consciousness

What is I. Cessation of breathing II. Cyanosis III. Progressive loss of consciousness

300

What is the brand name of Arformoterol?

Brovana

400
A postoperative patient using incentive spirometry complains of dizziness and numbness around the mouth after therapy sessions. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
What is hyperventilation
400
Percussion should NOT be performed over which of the following areas? 1. surgery sites 2. bony prominences 3. fractured ribs
What is 1. surgery sites 2. bony prominences 3. fractured ribs
400

Tobramycin is typically used to treat what infection?

Pseudomonas

400

A patient is unresponsive following a fall at a construction site. The patient also has a craniofacial injury. Which of the following techniques should the first responder use to open the patient’s airway? a)Head tilt/chin lift b)Jaw thrust c)Endotracheal tube placement d)Tracheotomy

What is b)Jaw thrust

400

Which antimicrobial is given once every 4 weeks? (Brand name)

Nebupent

500
In teaching a patient to perform the sustained maximal inspiration maneuver during incentive spirometry, what would you say? a) “Exhale normally, then inhale as deeply as you can, then hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds.” b) “Inhale as deeply as you can, then blow out as much air as you can as fast as possible.” c) “Exhale normally, then inhale as deeply as you can, then hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds.” d) “Exhale as much as you can, then inhale as deeply as you can, then relax and let it out.”
What is: d) “Exhale as much as you can, then inhale as deeply as you can, then relax and let it out.”
500
What does PEP stand for?
What is positive expiratory pressure
500

What two drugs are in Advair?

Fluticasone proprionate and salmeterol

500

A patient is unresponsive following a fall at a construction site. Suspecting a spinal injury, the first responder has opened the patient’s airway using the jaw thrust method. Which of the following actions should the first responder take next? a)Activate the emergency response system b)Call for a defibrillator c)Check the patient’s pulse d)Start chest compressions

What is c)Check the patient’s pulse

500

What is the name of the steroid used in symbicort?

Budesonide