Need to Know
Entry level position in respiratory therapy
CRT
Which class of drugs increases the diameter of the airways
What are Bronchodilators?
Range for normal O2 Saturation
What is 92-100%?
Which O2 therapy provides humidity/medications to the airways
What is Medicated aerosol?
Cyanosis,overuse of respiratory muscles,and takin short fast breaths
What are S/S of respiratory distress?
Which occupation requires having credentials for both a CRT,RRT, plus passing an additional exam
What is a Pulmonary Function Techologist?
Which class of drugs breaks down secretions
What are Mucolytics?
% of O2 with a flow rate of 6 liters via NC
What is 49%?
Side effects are Least likely with Aerosolized meds
What is N/V/D?
Another word for lung collapse
What is Atelectasis?
Which legal document do you need if you do not want to be put on a mechanical ventilator
What is a DNR?
Which drug class are antibiotics for bacterial/fungal pulmonary infections
What are Antimicrobials?
Sore Throat,Dyspnea,Cough,and Chest Discomfort.
What is S/S of O2 toxicity?
Which assessments would let you know aersol therapy has been effective
What is a pulmonary function test?
Oxygen toxicity cause excessive levels of O2 in infants that causes blindness
What is retinopathy?
Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs
What are Alveoli?
Which drug reduces inflammation
What are corticosteriods?
Less restless/agitated, SOB will decrease, Cyanosis will improve in nail beds, skin , and mucous membranes, VS should come closer to normal range, and ABGs will rise to an acceptable level
What are S/S of that O2 therapy is working?
Difficult to adminster the correct dose and difficult to teachpatients how to use the correct technique
What disadvantages of Aersol medication?
Hair like projections that trap dust and pathogens in the respiratory tract
What are cilia?
Which drug reduces allergic response caused by an asthma attack
What are antiasthmatics?
Term for low levels O2 in the blood
What is Hypoxemia?
A small portable pressurized device that delivers medication to the lungs
What are MDIS?