Which of the following responsibilities is a respiratory therapist technician not responsible for?
prepare and test equipment prior to procedures
diagnose respiratory conditions
analyze samples
maintain patient records
diagnose respiratory conditions
Respiratory therapists connect patients who cannot breathe on their own to ________
Ventilators
How many hours do respiratory therapists work a week?
35-40 hours
What degree is required to become a respiratory therapist?
Associates Degree
What type of growth is predicted for respiratory therapists?
faster than average
Name either of the two main reasons that respiratory therapists are needed in emergency care.
Respiratory distress of a patient or equipment malfunction.
Respiratory Therapists are often part of rapid response teams ; True or False?
True
Where do a majority of respiratory care practitioners work?
hospitals
What is the minimum educational requirement for a respiratory therapist technician?
A one year certification program
Name one quality that is looked for in a respiratory care practitioner.
any of these answers work
sensitive to patients physicals and psychological needs
pay attention to detail
follow instructions
work as part of a time
Chest physiotherapy is often prescribed after ______ to help get the patient's lungs back to normal and prevent congestion.
surgery
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
program of education and exercise offered to patients with lung disease
TRUE OR FALSE: Respiratory therapists usually work a normal schedule.
False, respiratory therapist's schedule can work around the clock, based on patients and emergencies.
What group accredits Respiratory Therapy programs?
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
National Respiratory Care Accreditation Council (NRCAC)
American Council of Respiratory Education (ACRE)
Association of Respiratory Therapy Education Accreditation (ARTEA)
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Why is a decline in job opportunities for Respiratory Therapist Technicians predicted?
Because respiratory therapists technicians are being replaced by respiratory therapists
Ventilators deliver ______ oxygen.
pressurized
Chest physiotherapy removes ______ from the lungs.
mucus
How do respiratory therapists protect themselves from infectious diseases?
By wearing PPE
What is the purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care?
to provide high quality credentialing examinations for learning respiratory care practitioners
All states except _______ and _______ require respiratory therapists to be licensed.
Alaska & Hawaii
_____ is the diagnosis of breathing disorders during sleep such as apnea.
Physiotherapy
Polysomnography
Cystic fibrosis
Polyongraphy
Polysomnography
To evaluate a patient’s _____ ________, respiratory therapists have the patient breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during inhalation and exhalation.
lung capacity
Why are respiratory care practitioners a part of code teams?
providing emergency respiratory care to patients in case of cardiac arrests, trauma incidents, and other emergencies.
Supervisory positions and intensive care specialities require what certification?
RRT Certification
Describe the function of a spirometer.
measures ventilation, the movement of air into and out of the lungs.