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Which of the following are normally parts of the respiratory home care team? 1) Respiratory care 2) Durable medical equipment supplier 3) Pulmonary function 4) Nursing

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only

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Routine in-home monthly maintenance of an O₂ concentrator should include which of the following? 1) Flushing the system for 20 min with an inert gas 2) Confirming the FiO₂ with a calibrated O₂ analyzer 3) Cleaning and replacing the internal and external filters

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

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What are some disadvantages of O₂ concentrators for home O₂ therapy? 1) FiO₂ values decrease with increased flow. 2) Backup O₂ is required in case of electrical failure. 3) They cannot operate high-pressure devices. 4) Loss of electricity disrupts delivery.

Providing regular in-home follow-up visits and assessing the patient's overall progress is the responsibility of which member of the respiratory home care team?

You are conducting a routine visit to a ventilator-dependent patient in a home care setting. Which of the following would you be sure to perform while on this visit? 1) Carefully assess patient's status. 2) Administer prescribed respiratory therapy. 3) Check and clean equipment (as needed) . 4) Complete all appropriate documentation.

Which of the following are components of a portable home suction unit? 1) Electric suction pump 2) Suction tubing 3) Collection bottle 4) DISS vacuum connector

Which of the following would you recommend as the solution used to fill a bubble humidifier used for home O₂ therapy?

Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a cooperative patient with an intact upper airway who requires home ventilatory support?

What agency is primarily responsible for voluntary accreditation of postacute care providers?

For which of the following categories of disorders is respiratory home care considered appropriate? 1) Cystic fibrosis 2) Chronic neuromuscular disorders 3) Acute restrictive disorders 4) Pulmonary obstructive lung disease

Disadvantages of home liquid O₂ systems include which of the following? 1) Oxygen is lost when not used (because of venting) . 2) The low temperature of liquid O₂ can be a hazard. 3) Liquid O₂ must be delivered when needed. 4) These systems cannot drive pneumatic equipment.

What electrically powered device can separate the O₂ in room air from N₂, thereby providing an enriched flow of O₂ for therapeutic use?

Which of the following personnel should be allowed to change a tracheostomy tube on a home care patient? 1) Trained family member 2) Respiratory care practitioner 3) Visiting nurse

Factors to consider when advising a patient on selection of durable medical equipment (DME) include which of the following? 1) Accreditation 2) Finder's fees 3) Cost 4) Availability

Which of the following can benefit most from intermittent use of noninvasive ventilation?

What statutory regulations ensure that skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies meet minimum health and safety requirements? 1) The Joint Commission accreditation standards 2) Medicare provider certification program 3) State health agency regulations

Oxygen-conserving delivery systems include which of the following? 1) Transtracheal catheter 2) Reservoir cannula or pendant 3) Pulse dose

A home care patient using a reservoir cannula for long-term, low-flow O₂ therapy objects to the cosmetic appearance of the device. Which of the following alternatives would you recommend to this patient's physician as capable of addressing the patient's concerns? 1) Transtracheal catheter 2) Entrainment mask 3) Pendant reservoir

According to the AARC, which of the following standards should be met when considering ventilatory support outside the acute care hospital? 1) Services must be based on the attending physician's prescription. 2) Those providing the support should be appropriately trained. 3) Appropriate recording and reporting mechanisms should exist. 4) Safe, effective, and appropriate equipment must be provided.

Which of the following functions should a respiratory care practitioner perform when making a home care visit? 1) Identify any problem areas or concerns of the patient. 2) Assess the equipment (operation, cleanliness, and supply needs) . 3) Determine the patient's compliance with the therapy. 4) Assess the patient (including pre- and post-treatment measures) .