To determine outcome for a patient undergoing intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, the respiratory therapist should assess which of the following?I. PEFII. Breath soundsIII. IS   IV. Sputum color

Positive airway pressure is a popular way to help mobilize secretions.  Name three out of the four indications for PAP adjuncts according to the AARC Clinical Practive Guidelines?

All IPPB machines are required to have an operating gas-pressure source of _____ pound-force per square inch gauge (psig).

An RT is preparing a patient with bronchiectasis for discharge.  What of the following techniques would be most appropriate for self-administered therapy in the home?

Which of the following situations is a contraindication for incentive spirometry?1. A patient whose vital capacity is less than 5 ml/kg2. A patient who cannot cooperate or follow instructions3. An unconscious patient

Contraindications for positive airway pressure therapies include which of the following?  Pick all that Apply

Percussion should NOT be performed over which of the following areas?1. Surgery sites2. Bony prominences3. Fractured ribs

Which of the following is the most appropriate airway clearance method for an infant with cystic fibrosis?

Which of the following mechanisms probably contribute to the beneficial effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in treating atelectasis?  Pick all that Apply

Explain what is splinting?