Comprehensive respiratory therapy exam preparation guide /
Scanlan, Craig L.,1947-editor of compilation.
Heuer, Albert J.,editor of compilation.
Preceded by Certified respiratory therapist exam review guide / edited by Craig L. Scanlan, Albert J. Heuer, Louis M. Sinopoli.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Review existing data in patient record -- Collect and evaluate pertinent clinical information -- Recommend procedures to obtain additional data -- Manipulate equipment by order or protocol -- Ensure infection control -- Perform quality control procedures -- Maintain records and communicate information -- Maintain patent airway / care of artificial airways -- Remove bronchopulmonary secretions -- Achieve adequate respiratory support -- Evaluate and monitor the patient's objective and subjective responses to respiratory care -- Independently modify therapeutic procedures based on the patient's response -- Recommend modifications in the respiratory care plan -- Determine appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and recommend modifications -- Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting -- Act as an assistant to the physician performing special procedures -- Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care -- Preparing for the clinical simulation exam -- Taking the clinical simulation exam -- Clinical simulation exam case management pearls.
Respiratory therapy