Upon arrival to the ED, a patient is found to have an SpO2 of 75% on a nonrebreathing (NRB) mask. You notice that the NRB mask is hooked to a bubble humidifier. The humidifier bottle is whistling and is expanded. What is your next action as the respiratory therapist?

Purposes of a needle-capping device include which of the following?1. To isolate the sample from air exposure2. To help prevent needlestick injuries3. To hold the excess anticoagulant

All of the following will be seen in the arterial blood gas values of a patient with acute ventilatory failure EXCEPT a(n):

Which of the following is NOT an indication for bland aerosol administration?

After obtaining an arterial blood sample, what should you do?1. Apply pressure to the puncture site until bleeding stops.2. Place the sample in a transport container with ice slush.3. Check to see if the patient is getting anticoagulant therapy.4. Mix the sample by rolling and inverting the syringe.

The most commonly used flowmeter in respiratory care is which of the following?

_________ is the most serious potential hazard associated with the use of acetylcysteine.

What is the most important way to minimize indirect contact transmission?

Which of the following are precautions that should be taken with sharps?1. Do not attempt to force a needle or sharp instrument into an already full container. 2. Do not attempt to remove discarded needles or syringes from sharps containers.3. Do not ever attempt to recap a needle.

How are entries entered into the medical record?