Forced expiratory technique, or “huff” cough, is most useful in which of the following disease processes?        1.  Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis         2. COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, and Bronchiectasis        3.  Cerebral Palsy, COPD, and Cystic Fibrosis        4.  Cerebral Palsy and Bronchiectasis

Percussion should NOT be performed over which of the following areas?       1.  Fractured ribs only       2.  Surgery sites and Bony prominences       3.  Fractured ribs, Surgery sites, and Bony prominences       4.  Surgery sites only

All of the following are types of active heated humidifiers except:

Which of the following types of humidifiers are used most often in clinical practice?       1.   Heat moisture exchanger and Passover humidifier       2.  Passover humidifier and Bubble humidifier       3.  Heat moisture exchanger and Bubble humidifier       4.  Heat moisture exchanger, Passover humidifier, and Bubble humidifier

Which of the following patients is the best candidate for a heated humidifier?     1.  Patient receiving mechanical ventilation in the operating room     2.  Patient receiving long-term mechanical ventilation     3.  Patient with an artifical airway transported to CT scan     4.  Patient receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4L

What are some signs and symptoms you may see if your patient has inadequate airway humidification?     1.  Dry, Productive Cough     2.  Thick, Dehydrated Secretions     3.  Increased Work of Breathing

What is the point in the respiratory tract normally 5 cm below carina where inspired gas reaches 37 º C, ambient pressure, saturated with water vapor (100% relative humidity)?

A patient with chronic hypercarbia is placed on an FiO2 of 60%. When you complete your assessment, you notice the patient is hypoventilating.What is the possible cause of this phenomenon?

Which of the following nebulizers uses a pizeoelectric transducer to generate liquid particle aerosols?

You administer a metered dose inhaler (MDI) and you instruct the patient to hold their breath for 5-10 seconds after administration. Which deposition are you making more efficient?