The following is true regarding transtracheal aspiration A catheter is inserted through the cricothyroid membrane into the trachea Can be used to provide emergency ventilation Specimens are useful in diagnosing Legionnaires disease Used as a routine method of sputum removal for patients who cannot cough

During autogenic drainage, when should patients be encouraged to cough?

The following are true regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): They are invisible waves that move through matter.  EMI waves are emitted by electronic transmitting devices.  EMI can cause hospital equipment to malfunction. Thick foam equipment covers are the best method to shield for EMI.

If a leak occurs while a Bird Mark 7 is being used, which of the following will happen?

Absolute contraindications for postural drainage include which of the following?   Head and neck injury (until stabilized) Active hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability Uncontrolled airway at risk for aspiration  

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation is on a three-bottle closed chest tube drainage system for correction of a pneumothorax.  You accidentally knock over and break the underwater seal.  Your immediate action would be:

After assisting with a thoracentesis where 1400 ml of straw yellow fluid was removed, the patient complains of shortness of breath and has an increased heart and respiratory rate.  What would you immediately recommend to further evaluate the patient’s reaction to the procedure?  Pulse oximetry  Chest x-ray  Send the fluid to the laboratory for analysis  Remove additional fluid

The respiratory care practitioner enters the room of a patient who is to receive heliox therapy.  A cylinder is at the bedside with a nasal cannula attached.  The practitioner’s next action should be to:  

A statement of what the organization wants to accomplish is known as a/n:

The directive “provide your staff with what they need to do their jobs well” means providing them with: