Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O2 therapy?      1.  Blood gas analysis      2.  Pulse oximetry      3.  Physical examination      4.  Disease such as CHF, COPD

Components of the oxygen prescription include:    1.  Flow rate in L/min    2.  Duration of need    3.  Diagnosis    4.  Laboratory evidence (ABGs)

Which of the following backup O2 systems should be used in case of a power outage for a home care patient?

Alternative (post acute) care settings include which of the following?    1.  Rehabilitation facilities    2.  The home    3.  Trauma centers    4.  Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

Where is most respiratory care provided in the alternative care setting?

When initiating noninvasive ventilation, what is your tidal volume in ml/Kg are you aiming to achieve?

Which of the following modes are utlizlied on noninvasive ventilators?   1.  CPAP   2.  BIPAP   3.  BIPAP S/T   4.  AVAPS

Patients with acute exacerbation of COPD should be evaluated for NIV as an alternative to intubation and mechanical ventilation.

All of the following would indicate need for terminating noninvasive ventilation for worsening patient status except:

A 29 year old patient who is morbidly obese is admitted to the ED with a productive cough, fever, and shortness of breath.  The patient’s vital signs are stable and he is awake and alert.  After initiation of bronchodilator therapy and antibiotics, results for serial blood gas analyses reveal:                                        07:00AM                                               08:00AM           FiO2                             0.21                                                       0.50              pH                             7.28                                                        7.22         PaCO2                            72 mmHG                                              85 mmHG           PaO2                           45 mmHg                                               56 mmHG          HCO3                            34 mEq/L                                                35 mEq/L               BE                            + 5 mEq/L                                              + 4 mEq/L At 8:30AM, the patient’s clinical condition remains unchanged and the physician asks for suggestions in therapy.  Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?