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Questão 1
Questão
A voluntary professional association for respiratory care practitioners.
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TJC - The Joint Commission
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CRT
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RRT
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AARC
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NBRC
Questão 2
Questão
The national credentialing agency for respiratory care practitioners.
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CRT
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RRT
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AARC
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NBRC
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JCAHO
Questão 3
Questão
One who successfully passes the Entry Level exam earns these credentials.
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JCAHO
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CRT
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RRT
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AARC
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NBRC
Questão 4
Questão
One who passes the Advanced Practioner level exam earns these credentials.
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JCAHO
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CRT
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RRT
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AARC
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NBRC
Questão 5
Questão
A private, voluntary association that establishes standards for accrediting institutions responsible for health care.
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TJC- The Joint Commission
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CRT
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RRT
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AARC
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NBRC
Questão 6
Questão
Freedom to decide about one's own care?
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Veracity
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Autonomy
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Confidentiality
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Nonmaleficence
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Beneficence
Questão 7
Questão
Binds the patient and the health care provider to tell the truth.
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Veracity
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Autonomy
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Confidentiality
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Nonmaleficence
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Beneficence
Questão 8
Questão
Privileged information, which may not be revealed without express permission.
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Veracity
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Autonomy
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Confidentiality
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Non-maleficence
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Beneficence
Questão 9
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Never use treatment to injure or harm the sick.
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Veracity
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Autonomy
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Confidenitaltiy
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Nonmaleficence
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Beneficence
Questão 10
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Requires that the care giver actively contribute to the health and well being of the patient.
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Veracity
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Autonomy
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Confidentiality
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Nonmaleficence
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Beneficence
Questão 11
Questão
Any conduct which creates a resonable apprehension of being touched in an injurous manner
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Negligence
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Assault
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Slander
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Libel
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Malpractice
Questão 12
Questão
The failure to do something that a reasonable person, guided by ordinary considerations, would do.
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Negligence
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Assault
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Slander
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Libel
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Malpractice
Questão 13
Questão
Defamation by the written word
Responda
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Negligence
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Assault
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Slander
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Libel
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Malpractice
Questão 14
Questão
Defamation by oral speech
Responda
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Negligence
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Assault
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Slander
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Libel
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Malpractice
Questão 15
Questão
Unreasonable lack of skills to fulfill professional duties
Responda
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Negligence
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Assault
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Slander
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Libel
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Malpractice
Questão 16
Questão
A predefined category of admitting diagnoses, which have a fixed rate of reimbursement
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Therapist Driven Protocol
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DRG
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Licensure
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CQI
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Credentialing
Questão 17
Questão
An ongoing process designed to detect and correct factors that interfere with the delivery of quality, cost effective health care
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Therapist Driven Protocol
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DRG
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Licensure
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CQI
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Credentialing
Questão 18
Questão
A specific algorithm used by RCPs to independently initiate and adjust therapy using guidelines established by medical staff
Responda
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Therapist Driven Protocol
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DRG
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Licensure
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CQI
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Credentialing
Questão 19
Questão
A process whereby a private agency recognizes that certain qualification have been met by an individual to work as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Responda
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Therapist Driven Protocol
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DRG
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Licensure
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CQI
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Credentialing
Questão 20
Questão
Permission granted by a government agency to practice an occupation
Responda
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Therapist Driven Protocol
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DRG
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Licensure
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CQI
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Credentialing
Questão 21
Questão
An approach based on the natural course of an ilness that integrates the way the products and services are used and reimbursed
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Evidence Based Medicine
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Disease Management
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Patient Focused Care
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Peer Review Organizations
Questão 22
Questão
A service outside the scope of a respiratory therapist's care would be:
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Pulmonary function studies
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Managing mechanical ventilators
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Assisting with laser bronchoscopy
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Performing a tracheotomy ( a surgical opening in the throat)
Questão 23
Questão
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using therapist driven protocols
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Ensure consistency among providers
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Better allocation of resources
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Better to meet the needs of a patient's changing clinical condition
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Requires the practitioner to remain in constant contact with the physician
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Addresses the issue of cost containment
Questão 24
Questão
The main reason thta the state requires all practicing RCPs to have a current license from the Board of Medicine
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So they can collect more money for the state budget
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To help ensure that only qualified personnel are performing patient care duties
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To keep a current record of the number of RCPs in Virginia
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To identify which programs practioners have completed their education and training
Questão 25
Questão
When making your patient rounds, you have a heated discussion with a staff nurse who refuses to allow you to give a patient a STAT breathing treatment ordered until she first gives the patinet a bath. To resolve this issue, you should first notify the:
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Doctor
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Shift supervisor
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Ordering physician
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Medical director
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Department director
Questão 26
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Asepsis is defined as:
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The absence of all living things
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The absence of disease producing microorganisms
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The absence of all forms of microorganisms
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The absence of only bacteria
Questão 27
Questão
Sterile is defined as:
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The absence of all living organisms
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The absence of disease producing microorganisms
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The absence of contaminants
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The absence of bacteria
Questão 28
Questão
Infection control strategies aim to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Responda
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Create barriers to transmission
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Monitor and evaluate control procedures
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Categorize patients at risk
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Eliminate the source of the pathogen
Questão 29
Questão
A term used to describe a microorganism capable of producing disease
Bacteria
Responda
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Bacteria
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Virus
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Pathogen
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Virulent
Questão 30
Questão
Nosocomial infections are ___________ acquired infections
Responda
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Community
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Hospital
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Strictly respiratory
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Sexually
Questão 31
Questão
To minimize the spread of infection, you should wash your hands for a minimum of _________ between patients.
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15 seconds
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30 seconds
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60 seconds
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2 minutes
Questão 32
Questão
Most hospital acquired infections will be caused by:
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Viruses
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Fungi
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Bacteria
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Protozoa
Questão 33
Questão
Unless otherwise indicated, this type of precaution should be used for all patients.
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Strict Isolation Precautions
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Standard precautions
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Transmission based precautions
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Contact precautions
Questão 34
Questão
Once properly identified, viruses often respond to antibiotic therapy.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 35
Questão
Which types of patients are particularly susceptible to nosocomial infections?
(select all that apply)
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Diabetics
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Immunosuppressed
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Radiation therapy
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Surgical
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Non-medicated psychiatric
Questão 36
Questão
Patients with artifical airways, such as a trach, are at increased risk for nosocomial infections because:
(select all that apply)
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The normal filtration system of the upper airway is bypassed
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Contamination of the trach during routine care, such as suctioning
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Predisposing condition, such as COPD, weakens the immune system
Questão 37
Questão
The single most important method of reducing hospital acquired infections is:
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Do not touch the patient’s nose
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Good hand washing technique
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Double bagging of all respiratory equipment
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Putting all trached patient’s in isolation
Questão 38
Questão
The most difficult of all pathogens to kill are
Responda
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Bacteria
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Viruses
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Spores
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Fungi
Questão 39
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a major route of infection into the lung
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Blood borne
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Contact
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Aspiration
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Inhalation
Questão 40
Questão
A lab method used for classifying bacteria
Responda
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Bronchoscopy
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Isolation
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Gram staining
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Surveillance
Questão 41
Questão
Protective or reverse isolation is required for all of the following types of patients EXCEPT:
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Burn
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Transplant
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Immunosuppressed
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Pediatric
Questão 42
Questão
When water is not available, which of the following may be used as long as hands are not visibly dirty?
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Gel containing 25% alcohol
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Rinse containing 60% alcohol
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Bleach
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Betadine
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Hydrogen peroxide
Questão 43
Questão
A Ziehl-Neelsen stain, also called an acid fast test, is used to specifically identify which organism?
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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
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Staphylococcus
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Spores
Questão 44
Questão
Unlike airborne precautions, droplet precautions are used for infectious agents which usually do not travel beyond this distance.
Responda
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1 foot
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3 feet
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6 feet
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12 feet
Questão 45
Questão
Masks, gowns, gloves and goggles are items which are considered:
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Personal protective equipment
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Sterile attire
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Accessory equipment
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Standard attire
Questão 46
Questão
Of the following, which type of infection is most likely to lead to death?
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Blood
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Pulmonary
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Urinary tract
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Superficial
Questão 47
Questão
The most common route for the spread of nosocomial infections
Responda
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Blood Borne
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Vector
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Contact
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Airborne
Questão 48
Questão
Of the various sources of infection within the hospital, which are NOT easily controlled?
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Staff
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Visitors
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Equipment
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Patients
Questão 49
Questão
The single most important method to infection control is:
Responda
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Wearing gloves
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Washing Hands
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Using standard precautions
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Isolating patients
Questão 50
Questão
One who carries a microorganism
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Host
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Vehicle
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Guest
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Colony
Questão 51
Questão
Disease causing organisms are called:
Responda
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Germs
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Pathogens
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Nosocomial
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Bugs
Questão 52
Questão
A possible by-product of ethylene oxide sterilization is:
Responda
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Polyhydrine chlorate
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Ethylene monoxide
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Ethylene gylcol
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Sodium hypochlorite
Questão 53
Questão
Of the follwoing choices, which method of cleaning is the BEST for instruments which are used to enter the body or the blood stream?
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Detergent washing
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High level disinfection
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Sterilization
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Intermediate level disinfection
Questão 54
Questão
The most difficult of all pathogens to kill:
Responda
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Bacteria
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Viruses
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Fungi
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Spores
Questão 55
Questão
What method of disinfection uses hot water immersion at 63-70 C for 30 minutes?
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Autoclaving
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Pasteurization
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ETO
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Broths
Questão 56
Questão
What are the major consideration when using disposable equipment?
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Cost
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Quality
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Accesability
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Convenience
Questão 57
Questão
The preferred method fo sterilization of equipment that has been grossly contaminated with an extremely virulent (aggressive) pathogen, and is no longer of use, is which of the following?
Responda
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ETO
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Irradiation
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Incineration
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Autoclaving
Questão 58
Questão
An item has returned from the Central Sterile Suppy after being autoclaved. The outside processing color indicator has converted showing heat exposure. You now know:
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The item is sterile
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It has been properly exposed to gas
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It has been properly exposed to steam
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It has been properly exposed to Cidex
Questão 59
Questão
Of the follwoing techniques, which is not capable of sterilization?
Responda
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Pasteurization
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ETO
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Irradiation
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Gluteradehyde
Questão 60
Questão
What is the appropriate concentration of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol when used for surface disinfection?
Responda
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40% -50%
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50% - 60%
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70% - 90%
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100%
Questão 61
Questão
Sterilization is achieved by various means through effecting the cells in which way(s)?
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Denaturation
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Coagulation
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Surface tension reduction
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Interference with metabolism/reproduction
Questão 62
Questão
Which of the following do we depend upon to guarantee sterilization?
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Biologic inidcator strip/capsule (Attest)
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Heat sensitive tape
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Gas sensitive tape
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Thermo couplers
Questão 63
Questão
Quality control requires use of both cylce strips (gas or steam) and biologic indicators to confirm proper processing.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 64
Questão
Once activated, Cidex will be fully potent for:
Responda
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24-72 hours
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5-7 days
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7-10 days
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14 days
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28 days
Questão 65
Questão
The pH range for Cidex is:
Responda
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2.5 - 3.5
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4.5 - 5.5
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7.35 - 7.45
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7.5-8.5
Questão 66
Questão
Once opened, sterile fluids may be used within ___ before they should be disposed.
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8 hours
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12 hours
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24 hours
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48 hours
Questão 67
Questão
The types of tests for contamination include all of the following except:
Responda
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Swab surfaces
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Broths
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Ethylene oxide
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Sporacidal capsules
Questão 68
Questão
Which of the following steps is not part of basic equipment processing?
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Wash then rinse or surface disinfect
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Pre-soak in glutaraldehyde for 20 minutes
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Air dry completely
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Package as required
Questão 69
Questão
A simple disinfectant made with vinegar and water (1:3) contains which of the following?
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Cidex
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Sodium hypochlorite
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Ethylene glycol
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Acetic acid
Questão 70
Questão
"Processing by risk" means:
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Risk to the employee must be considered
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Risk to the equipment must be considered
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How the item is to be used determines the level of cleaning required
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Determining how long the equipment is considered useable once properly cleaned
Questão 71
Questão
Alcohol is best used for:
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Sterilization
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Surface disinfection
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Soaking electronic equipment
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All of the above
Questão 72
Questão
Another name for bleach is:
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Sonacide
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Sodium hypochlorite
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Ethylene glycol
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Acetic acid
Questão 73
Questão
A method which combines heat and pressure to achieve sterilization
Responda
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Autoclaving
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Pasteurization
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Ethylene oxide
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Ionizing radiation
Questão 74
Questão
Fluid and medication precautions include which of the following?
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Use sterile fluids
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Whenever possible, use medications that the patient has brought from home
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Use unit dose vials
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Dispose of unused fluids immediatley after opening
Questão 75
Questão
When using contact precautions, where should single patient use equipment be disposed?
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Proper trash receptacle inside the patient's room
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Inside the respiratory department
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Central sterile
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At the nurse's station
Questão 76
Questão
The chemical symbol for nitric oxide gas is: [blank_start]NO[blank_end]
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NO
Questão 77
Questão
The chemical symbol for carbon dioxide gas is [blank_start]CO2[blank_end]
Responda
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CO2
Questão 78
Questão
The chemical symbol for Oxygen is [blank_start]O2[blank_end]
Responda
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O2
Questão 79
Questão
The chemical symbol for Helium gas is [blank_start]He[blank_end]
Responda
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He
Questão 80
Questão
The chemical symbol for Nitrogen gas is [blank_start]N[blank_end]
Responda
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N
Questão 81
Questão
The color code for CO2 gas is [blank_start]Grey[blank_end]
Responda
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Grey
Questão 82
Questão
The color code for Helium gas is [blank_start]Brown[blank_end]
Responda
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Brown
Questão 83
Questão
The color code for Nitrous oxide gas is [blank_start]blue[blank_end]
Responda
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blue
Questão 84
Questão
The color code for air is [blank_start]yellow[blank_end]
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yellow
Questão 85
Questão
The color code for oxygen is [blank_start]green[blank_end]
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green
Questão 86
Questão
Our natural atmosphere contains [blank_start]21[blank_end]% oxygen
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21
Questão 87
Questão
Our natural atmosphere contains [blank_start]78[blank_end]% nitrogen
Responda
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78
Questão 88
Questão
Oxygen will explode at 100% purity
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 89
Questão
Oxygen is produced commercially through the process of
Responda
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Friction
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Fractional distillation of liquid air
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Fracturing liquid air
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Breaking down water using a molecular sieve
Questão 90
Questão
Taking safety into consideration, at what pressure is it recommended to change used tanks for a full tank?
Responda
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500 psi
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100 psi
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200 psi
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When it is completely empty
Questão 91
Questão
As a safety device, if an E cylinder's internal pressure or temperature is rising to dangerous levels, the _________ will activate thereby releasing the gas safely.
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Fusible plug
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Frangible disk
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Teflon washer
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Gas loc seal
Questão 92
Questão
If a medical gas cylinder has a "+" mark after its service pressure, it may be filled up to ___ psi.
Responda
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2000
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2100
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2200
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2440
Questão 93
Questão
Standards of gas purity are set by the
Responda
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Compressed Gas Association
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Food and Drug Administration
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American Medical Association
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American Association for Respiratory Care
Questão 94
Questão
Which organization requires color coding of gas cylinders?
Responda
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Food and Drug Administration
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Department of Transportation
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National Fire and Protection Agency
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Compressed Gas Association
Questão 95
Questão
The ___________________ is a safety system, for tanks larger than E, that uses threaded connections, which vary in thread number and thread angle, so that similar sized cylinders containing dissimilar gases cannot be misused.
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American Standard Safety System
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Diameter Index Safety System
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Pin Index Safety System
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Thread Index Safety System
Questão 96
Questão
The ONLY sure way to verify that oxygen is contained in a cylinder is by:
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Reading the label
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Verifying the color code
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Analyzing the gas contents
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Attaching the proper regulator
Questão 97
Questão
A device that incorporates both a reducing valve and a flow device is a ________________.
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Analyzer
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Flow meter
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Regulator
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Gas loc seal
Questão 98
Questão
An H cylinder of oxygen contains ________ cu ft. of gas.
Responda
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22
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244
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50
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44
Questão 99
Questão
What style regulator do small size cylinders use?
Responda
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Threaded
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Yoke style
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Thorpe
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"Bore" style
Questão 100
Questão
The safety system that applies to the valve outlets of small cylinders
Responda
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Pin Index Safety System
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Diameter Index Safety System
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Threaded Index Safety System
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Quick Connect Safety System
Questão 101
Questão
As a safety device, if an H cylinder's internal temperature or pressure rises to dangerous levels, the _________________ will activate, thereby safely releasing the gas.
Responda
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Fusible plug
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Frangible disk
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Teflon washer
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Regulator
Questão 102
Questão
What is the purpose of "cracking" the tank?
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To test if the gas has a smell before connecting the regulator
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To prevent debris from entering the regulator
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To determine if there is a leak in the tank
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To test to see if the safety system is working properly
Questão 103
Questão
The only accurate method to determine the contents of a liquid filled cylinder is
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Read the pressure gauge
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Weigh the cylinder
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Turn the flow-meter to flush and measure how much gas comes out
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Determine the temperature of the gas in the tank as gas volume is affected by temperature
Questão 104
Questão
If a tank is leaking after putting on a regulator, which of the following is the proper course of action?
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Check and tighten all connections
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Replace the tank
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Check the outlet for debris
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Check/replace the washer
Questão 105
Questão
Calculate the duration of flow from the cylinder. Your final answer must be in hours and minutes.
A full H cylinder when the flowmeter is set at 5L/min. For safety reasons, assume that you will NOT use all of the gas in the cylinder
Responda
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23 hours and 2 minutes
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2 hours and 3 minutes
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17 hours and 47 minutes
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1 hour and 35 minutes
Questão 106
Questão
Calculate the duration of flow from the following cylinder.
An E cylinder containing 1250 psi and the flowmeter is set at 3L/min. For safety reasons, assume that you will NOT use all of the gas in the cylinder.
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1 hour and 10 minutes
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1 hour and 56 minutes
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65 hours and 25 minutes
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39 hours and 15 minutes
Questão 107
Questão
Calculate the duration of flow for the following cylinder.
An E cylinder containing 1800 psi and the flowmeter is set at 2L/min. For safety reasons, assume that you will NOT use all of the gas in the cylinder.
Responda
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4 hours and 12 minutes
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3 hours and 2 minutes
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47 hours and 6 minutes
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68 hours
Questão 108
Questão
Calculate the duration of flow for the following cylinder.
An H cylinder containing 1200 psi and the flowmeter is set at 8L/min. For safety reasons, assume that you will NOT use all of the gas in the cylinder.
Responda
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7 hours and 51 minutes
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3 hours and 16 minutes
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25 minutes
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4 hours and 35 minutes
Questão 109
Questão
A patient has a nasal cannula and needs to be transported with an E cylinder that is lying flat underneath the stretcher. You would recommend using which type of flowmeter?
Responda
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A Thorpe tube flow meter
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An air oxygen proportioner
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Bourdon style flow meter
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Quick connect
Questão 110
Questão
Which of the following safety systems is utilized for equipment operating at less than 200 psi to prevent misconnections to inappropriate gases?
Responda
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Diameter Index Safety System
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American Index Safety System
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Pin Index Safety System
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Frangible disk and fusible plug combinations
Questão 111
Questão
If the outlet of a Bourdon gauge became partially obstructed creating back pressure, the indicated flow would ___________.
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Show no flow
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Be lower than you set
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Be higher than you set
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Show no change at all
Questão 112
Questão
It is possible to distinguish between a single stage reducing valve and a multi-stage reducing valve by counting the number of _____________.
Responda
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Gauges
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Threads
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Pins
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Pop-offs
Questão 113
Questão
When using this type of flowmeter the ball will jump when plugged into a gas source
Responda
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Compensated thorpe tube
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Uncompensated thorpe tube
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Bourdon gauge
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Flowmeter calibrated to be used with Heliox
Questão 114
Questão
The Bourdon gauge measures:
Responda
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Tidal Volume
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Pressure
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Oxygen percentage
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Type of cylinder content
Questão 115
Questão
Used as an alternative means for providing air to a patient without using an air cylinder
Responda
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Manifold
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Compressor
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Regulator
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Concentrator
Questão 116
Questão
The standard working pressure for medical gas equipment is ________.
Responda
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.28 psi
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3.14 psi
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2200 psi
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50 psi
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200 psi
Questão 117
Questão
The device which converts the high pressure within a cylinder to a workable pressure is a:
Responda
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Reducing valve
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Kinetic flowmeter
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A pop-off valve
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A zone valve
Questão 118
Questão
Bulk piping alarms activate when:
Responda
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The system detects a drop in pressure
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The gas supply is completely empty
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The system detects an interruption in gas flow, possibly because of an obstruction
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The system has been tampered with
Questão 119
Questão
The NFPA standard for bulk oxygen systems requires that the reserve supply be:
Responda
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Equal to the average of one days use (24 hours)
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A fixed bank of 75 H cylinders
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At least three small liquid cylinders
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100 ft of gas per bed
Questão 120
Questão
The advantage to using liquid bulk storage oxygen systems is:
Responda
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A great deal of gas is available from a relatively small amount of liquid oxygen
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It is the most economical means of providing oxygen to a facility
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It provides a continuous oxygen supply to multiple station outlets
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It provides oxygen at a uniform pressure of 50 psi
Questão 121
Questão
The terminal point of a piping system where equipment, such as a flowmeter, can be connected is the:
Responda
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Station outlet
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Manifold
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Zone valve
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Main shut off
Questão 122
Questão
A device used to both reduce pressure and control the flow from a medical gas cylinder is:
Responda
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Compressor
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Thrope tube flowmeter
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Reducing valve
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Regulator
Questão 123
Questão
The key property of helium which makes it useful as a therapeutic gas is its:
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Low solubility
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Low density
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Poor conductive qualities
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Chemical inertness
Questão 124
Questão
The limiting factor of a Thorpe tube flowmeter is:
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Size
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Weight
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Gravity
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Cost
Questão 125
Questão
When using a Thorpe tube style flowmeter, where should you look to read the actual flow being delivered?
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At the top of ball
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The middle of the ball
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At the bottom of the ball
Questão 126
Questão
This device is used to mix both air and oxygen proportionally to deliver a specific FIO2
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Compressor
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Concentrator
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Blender
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Manifold system
Questão 127
Questão
When oxygen is in use, which of the following items should be avoided?
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Smoking materials
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Electrical devices
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Friction toys
Questão 128
Questão
As a safety precaution, when oxygen is in use, a sign should be visibly posted.
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- True
- False
Questão 129
Questão
This type of alarm will sound when low pressure is sensed while using an air-oxygen proportioner:
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Shut off alarm
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Pop off alarm
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Manifold alarm
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Reed alarm
Questão 130
Questão
The purpose of a pop off valve is:
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To whistle when gas pressure has been reduced to 50 psi
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To act as a safety mechanism and vent excessive gas pressure
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To convert high pressure to working pressure
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To regulate flow to the patient
Questão 131
Questão
This type of valve is used Used to isolate regions during times of maintenance or for fire safety without cutting off the entire system
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Main shut off valves
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Reed Alarms
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Zone Valves
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Compressors
Questão 132
Questão
You are called to assist in transporting a patient to radiology. The patient is currently on oxygen therapy using a nasal cannula set at 2 liter per minute. According to the nurse, the test will take exactly 2 hours. The room that will be used during the test does not have piped oxygen available. You have obtained an “E” cylinder containing 1500 psi. According to the information above, will you have enough oxygen in the tank to last during the procedure?
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- True
- False
Questão 133
Questão
Alveolar oxygen tension is determined by:
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How much oxygen is available to breathe
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How much oxygen can move across the a/c membrane
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How much oxygen is needed to properly resaturate red blood cells
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Ventilation
Questão 134
Questão
Which symbol represents the fraction of inspired air?
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FaO2
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FiO2
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PaO2
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PAO2
Questão 135
Questão
Total barometric pressure at sea level is:
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570 mmHg
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760 mmHg
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100 mmHg
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47 mmHg
Questão 136
Questão
The movement of air in and out of the lungs is called:
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Ventilation
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Respiration
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Diffusion
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Absorption
Questão 137
Questão
Which of the following in NOT a response to inadequate oxygen supply?
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Increased heart rate
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Increased blood pressure
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Hiccups
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Increased work of breathing
Questão 138
Questão
When oxygen therapy is indicated, what is the role of the RT?
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Select the proper mode of administration
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Select the proper dosage
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Monitor patient response
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Recommend necessary changes
Questão 139
Questão
An inadequate quantity of oxygen in the blood
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Hypoxemia
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Tachycardia
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Asphyxia
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Anemia
Questão 140
Questão
This can occur when high concentrations of oxygen are used and the oxygen replaces the nitrogen in the alveoli.
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Oxygen washout
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Absorption atelectasis
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Hypoxic drive
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CO2 washout
Questão 141
Questão
This type of hypoxia may result from anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning or sickle cell disease
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Stagnant hypoxia
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Dysoxia
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Hypoxemic Hypoxia
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Hemoglobin deficiency
Questão 142
Questão
In a "normal, healthy person", the body's main stimulus to breathe is rising levels of ____________________.
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Nitrogen
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Oxygen
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Carbon dioxide
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Helium
Questão 143
Questão
The toxic effects of oxygen result from a combination of [blank_start]time[blank_end] and the amount of [blank_start]oxygen[blank_end].
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time
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oxygen
Questão 144
Questão
Assessing a patient's need for oxygen includes which of the following?
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Lab testing (ABG)
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Pulse oximetry
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Current clinical condition
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Bedside assessment
Questão 145
Questão
COPD patients receiving aggressive oxygen therapy are particularly at risk for:
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Retrolental Fibroplasia
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Oxygen Induced Hypoventilation
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Pneumonia
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Stroke
Questão 146
Questão
How much oxygen is in room air?
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15%
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21%
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50%
-
100%
Questão 147
Questão
This type of hypoxia may result from high altitude, hypoventilation or diffusion defects.
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Stagnant hypoxia
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Hemoglobin deficiency
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Dysoxia
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Hypoxemic hypoxia
Questão 148
Questão
The body's first sign of hypoxemia is:
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Peripheral vasodilation
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Pulmonary vasoconstriction
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Tachycardia
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Hypotension
Questão 149
Questão
How does hypoxemia affect the neurologic system?
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Confusion
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Lethargy
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Agitation
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Disorientation
Questão 150
Questão
Oxygen toxicity results when using a [blank_start]FiO2[blank_end] greater than [blank_start]60[blank_end]% for [blank_start]12[blank_end] to [blank_start]24[blank_end] hours
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FiO2
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60
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12
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24
Questão 151
Questão
Which of the following gases primarily serves to hold the alveoli open?
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Nitrogen
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Oxygen
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Carbon dioxide
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Water vapor
Questão 152
Questão
To prevent ROP or RLF, PaO2 should be kept between ___________.
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50-75 torr
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50-100 torr
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75-100 torr
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Over 100 torr
Questão 153
Questão
A COPD patient often has chronic hypercarbia and mild hypoxemia. As a result, they rely on the _____________ to breathe
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Oxygen drive
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Hypoxic drive
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Central chemoreceptors
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Nitrogen washout
Questão 154
Questão
For a healthy person, the normal PaO2 range while breathing room air is _____________.
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Less than 40 torr
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60-70 torr
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80-100 torr
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Greater than 100 torr
Questão 155
Questão
A PaO2 of 60-70 mmHg would be considered _______________
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Normal
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Mild hypoxia
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Moderate hypoxia
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Severe hypoxia
Questão 156
Questão
With oxygen therapy and relief of tissue hypoxia, the RCP can expect a clearer sensorium and a more alert patient.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 157
Questão
This type of hypoxemia does not respond to traditional oxygen therapy
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Persistent hypoxemia
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Intermittent hypoxemia
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Refractory hypoxemia
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Peripheral hypoxemia
Questão 158
Questão
Adjusting FiO2 gradually (5%) may minimize the risk of atelectasis
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 159
Questão
Regardless of the risk, you should never withholds supplemental oxygen from a hypoxic patient.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 160
Questão
Which patient population is at risk of developing ROP/RLF
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Newborns
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Toddlers
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Adolescents
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Elderly
Questão 161
Questão
BTPS stands for:
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- True
- False
Questão 162
Questão
Humidity, as water vapor, is water in a ________________form.
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Relative
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Molecular
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Hyperbaric
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Atomic
Questão 163
Questão
When a gas has a content that is equal to its capacity, what is it the relative humidity?
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25%
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50%
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75%
-
100%
Questão 164
Questão
When a gas is holding less than its maximum capacity, the amount of water it would take to re-saturate the gas is the :
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Dew Point
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Humidity Deficit
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Relative Humidity
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Isothermic Saturation Boundary
Questão 165
Questão
What is the goal for humidity therapy for the patient who has an artificial airway who is receiving medical gas therapy?
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To supply a water vapor saturated gas
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To provide cool mist therapy
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Correct To provide humidification and warmth at saturation levels for BTPS
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To increased vapor content of dry therapeutic gases and return humidity to approximate ambient levels
Questão 166
Questão
If the supplemental level of humidity is greater than required by the patient, which of the
following can occur?
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Humidity deficit
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Decreased work of breathing
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Fluid overload
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Isothermic Saturation
Questão 167
Questão
Where would you expect to find condensation?
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Inside aerosol tubing
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On any surface which moisture may hit
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Inside Nebulizers
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All of the above
Questão 168
Questão
Cool humidity therapy can be used to treat which of the following?
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Croup
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Epiglottitis
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Post extubation edema
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All of the above
Questão 169
Questão
When dry secretions are rehydrated, they could potentially form ______, which could cause airway obstructions.
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Mucous plugs
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Consolidations
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Droplets
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Particles
Questão 170
Questão
The amount of water which can be contained in any gas is limited by its temperature.
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- True
- False
Questão 171
Questão
An expression of the percentage of water vapor compared to a saturated state.
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Absolute Humidity
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Relative Humidity
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Saturated
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Humidity Deficit
Questão 172
Questão
When a gas, at a given temperature, is holding as much water as possible, it is said to be
fully_________
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Particulated
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Pressurized
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Saturated
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Condensated
Questão 173
Questão
Keeping the amount of humidity that a patient must contribute to a minimum will reduce the overall stress to the body.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 174
Questão
Which of the following is a vehicle for pathogens?
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Molecular water in the form of humidity
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Condensation in the from of particulate droplet
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All of the above
Questão 175
Questão
Simple humidifiers are designed to return dry therapeutic gases to approximatley ___ relative humidity
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25%
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50%
-
75%
-
100%
Questão 176
Questão
The primary function of the upper airway is to ________ inspired air.
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Warm
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Humidify
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Filter
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All of the above
Questão 177
Questão
Once a gas that is fully saturated at a given temperature begins to cool, the temperature at which condensation begins to form is called the:
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Dew Point
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Boiling point
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Critical temperature
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Humidity deficit
Questão 178
Questão
What is the main goal of humidity therapy for the patient with an intact airway who is receiving medical gas?
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To supply a water vapor saturated gas
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To increase water vapor content of dry therapeutic gases and return humidity to approximate ambient levels
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To chill the upper airway's mucosal membrane
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To provide humidification and warmth at saturation levels for BTPS
Questão 179
Questão
If a gas, at a certain temperature, is holding its full potential of water vapor and is then heated, the potential to hold water vapor will
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Increase
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Decrease
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Remain the same
Questão 180
Questão
In a normal individual, at what level in the airway does the inspired atmosphere each BTPS?
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Larynx
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Right mainstem
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Alevolar capillary membrane
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Isothermic Saturation Boundary
Questão 181
Questão
Neonates are at greater risk of overhydration
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 182
Questão
At the alveolar level, water vapor exerts a partial pressure of ____________ mmHg
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37
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44
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47
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50
Questão 183
Questão
Water is constantly lost from the lungs and the skin through breathing and sweating.
Responda
- True
- False
Questão 184
Questão
Which route of inhalation is more efficient for heating and humidifying inspired air?
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Nose
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Mouth
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Either route is the same
Questão 185
Questão
Which type of flow aids evaporation and allows for more moisture to be "picked up" in the gas stream?
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Low flow
-
High flow
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Flow is irrelevant
Questão 186
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a hazard of humidity therapy?
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Alteration of heat and water exchange
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Risk of infection
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Electrical Hazards
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Oxygen toxicity
Questão 187
Questão
Unheated bubble humidifiers are intended to restore ambient humidity to approximately
______ of relative humidity.
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10% - 20%
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25% - 35%
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40% - 50%
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50% - 75%
Questão 188
Questão
Which of the following techniques should be used to minimize the risk of infection when using humidity
therapy.
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Sterile replacements every 24 hours
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Close feed reservoir systems
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Use prepackaged sterile, disposable units
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Drain condensation away from the reservoir
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All of the above
Questão 189
Questão
Hazards of condensation include which of the following?
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Aspiration risk
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Risk of infection
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Disruption of gas flow
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Potential altering of FiO2
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All of the above
Questão 190
Questão
The following are goals of humidity therapy EXCEPT:
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Prevent drying of mucosa
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Compensate for a humidity deficit
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Provide an exact FiO2 to the patient under any condition
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To provide cool aerosols to soothe irritated airways
Questão 191
Questão
Which of the following are examples of large volume, warmed humidifiers. Choose all that apply.
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Wick style
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Bubble
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Heat moisture ex-changer
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Cascade
Questão 192
Questão
HME's are classified as _________________ humidifiers.
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Classic
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Patient dependent
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Active
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Passive
Questão 193
Questão
Which of the following factors effect humidifier output?
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Surface area
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Contact Time
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Temperature
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Gas Flow
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All of the above
Questão 194
Questão
If the temperature of a gas drops, the ability to hold water vapor will ___________________.
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Increase
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Decrease
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Stay the same
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Unknown
Questão 195
Questão
Which of the following are disadvantages of using a heat moisture exchanger? Choose all that apply.
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Less effective than a heated, humidified system
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Will occlude with heavy secretions
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Disposable
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Must be removed when giving aerosol treatments
Questão 196
Questão
Condensation or "Rain Out" is dependent on which of the following:
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-
The temperature difference from the humdifier to the patient airway
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Ambient temperature
-
Gas flow
-
Length, diameter and thermal mass of the breathing circuit
-
All of the above
Questão 197
Questão
Which type of patients require using warmed humidifiers.
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Patients with artificial airways
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Patients with intact upper airways
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Patients with Asthma
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Patients who are hyperthermic
Questão 198
Questão
Warmed humidifiers aim to deliver ______ body humidity.
Responda
-
25%
-
50%
-
75%
-
100%
Questão 199
Questão
HME's can provide ____________ humidity
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-
25%-50%
-
50% - 75%
-
60% - 90%
-
100%
Questão 200
Questão
Another name for a heat moisture ex-changer is:
Responda
-
Artificial lung
-
Artificial nose
-
Re-breather
-
Briggs adapter
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