CHAPTER 15 RESPIRATORY HOME CARE
PRETEST QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following O2 systems would be indicated for a very active home care patient?
2. Which of the following is the LEAST important area for the respiratory therapist to discuss with the home care patient?
3. Which of the following IPPB machines is most convenient for use in the home?
4. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises should result in which of the following?
REVIEW
II. CARE OF THE REHABILITATION PATIENT
CRT Exam Content Matrix: IIA9b-c, IIB1, IIIF2d3, IIIK1,2,5,7
RRT Exam Content Matrix: IIA4a-c, IIIK2,5,7
CRT Exam Content Matrix: IB9n, IB10n,
RRT Exam Content Matrix: IB9o, IB10p, IIIK1
POSTCHAPTER STUDY QUESTIONS
1. List four goals of rehabilitation.
2. List five periodic evaluations of the home care patient that should be conducted by the respiratory therapist.
3. How does pursed-lip breathing benefit patients with emphysema?
4. List two types of O2 concentrators and the O2 percentage available with each.
5. What type of evaluations should be made by the respiratory therapist regarding the O2 concentrators during routine visits?
6. Calculate how long 3 lb of liquid oxygen running through a 2 L/min nasal cannula will last.