Certified respiratory therapist exam review guide
By: Craig L. Scanlan, Albert J. Heuer, Louis M. Sinopoli.
Contributors: Heuer, Albert J.; Sinopoli, Louis M.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Sudbury, Mass
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780763755119
Subjects: Respiratory therapy -- Examinations -- Study guides; Respiratory Therapy -- methods -- Examination Questions
Genres: Study guides; Examination Questions
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Use of book and supplemental resources; title: How to prepare for and pass your test; title: Review existing data in the patient record; title: Collect and evaluate additional pertinent clinical information; title: Recommend procedures to obtain additional data; title: Select, assemble, use, and troubleshoot equipment; title: Ensure infection control; title: Perform quality control procedures; title: Maintain records and communicate information; title: Maintain patent airway/care of artificial airways; title: Remove bronchopulmonary secretions; title: Achieve adequate respiratory support; title: Evaluate & monitor patient's objective/ subjective responses; title: Modify procedures based on patient's response; title: Recommend modifications in the respiratory care plan; title: Determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and recommend modifications when indicated; title: Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting; title: Act as an assistant to the MD performing special procedures; title: Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care within the prescription; title: Cardiopulmonary calculations.