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General Patient C-KT

Genreral Patient Care Kettering Practice

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Advantages of an electronic medical record include Improves the accuracy of charting the results of therapy Data entry is more efficient. Prevents unauthorized access to medical information.
In order to assist a patient with his efforts to quit smoking, the respiratory therapist could recommend Varenicline & Bupropion HCI
What would be the most appropriate method of sterilizing the Bird Mark VII? Ethylene Oxide
75-year-old patient with COPD receives oxygen at home by nasal cannula with a bubble humidifier. How should the respiratory therapist instruct the patient to clean his humidifier Soak it in a white vinegar solution for 20 minutes and rinse with water
monitor compliance of hospital employees in a smoking cessation program, the respiratory therapist should monitor what? FeCO
FeNO test done that Indicates inflammation with asthma patients
What does the 6MWT test for on a patient? Record the distance he traveled in six minutes
Patient complains of shortness of breath while receiving oxygen via transtracheal catheter. Her pulse oximeter reading has decreased from 92% to 85%. The respiratory therapist should first Think Mucus Plug, so Flush it with saline Then... You can increase flow to the catheter
The pulmonologist orders "portable oxygen therapy" at home for a patient being discharged from the hospital. Liquid Oxygen, (Portable= non electrical )
Oxygen concentrator Electrically Powered Only gives.... Low flow rates 1-2 L/min Utilize a molecular sieve Routine care for filter cleaning Removes nitrogen from the air Needs a backup Cylinder if a Power outage
Humidification is provided with a disposable bubble humidifier. During a monthly visit, the respiratory therapist notices that the water in the humidifier reservoir appears to have a greenish tint and the patient reports recurring pulmonary infections Patient is refilling humidifier with tap water
Goals for a pulmonary rehabilitation program for a patients increased exercise tolerance improved activities of daily living decreased hypoxic symptoms
oxygen conservation cannula would be most appropriate for a patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis (Long Term Use)
ICU director wishes to implement a protocol to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) for patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The respiratory therapist should recommend that the protocol include Use a Closed suction catheter system
Home ways to clean equipment Detergent/Soap, microwave, vinegar
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