Question 1

A home care patient using a reservoir cannula for long-term low-flow O2 therapy objects to the cosmetic appearance of the device. Which of the following alternatives would you recommend to this patient's physician as capable of addressing the patient's concerns?
I.transtracheal catheter
II.entrainment mask
III.pendant reservoir

Accepted Answer

A)  I
B)  II and III
C)  I and II
D)  I, II, and IIIE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Advantages of home liquid O2 systems include all of the following except they:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually include a small refillable portable subsystem
B)  do not require an O2 service delivery company
C)  provide large-volume O2 storage in a small space
D)  are useful for rehabilitation activities (e.g., walking) E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Mechanical ventilation in the home setting can be provided by all of the following methods except:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive pressure through an oral endotracheal tube
B)  positive pressure through an intact upper airway
C)  intermittent abdominal displacement methods
D)  negative pressure through an intact upper airwayE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Routine removing and cleaning of a transtracheal O2 catheter should be performed by whom?

Accepted Answer

A)  visiting nurse
B)  respiratory care practitioner
C)  physician
D)  patientE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following methods can eliminate the need for conducting a separate sleep study to adjust a patient's CPAP level?
I.Use an auto-adjusting CPAP system.
II.Use SpO2 values to titrate the CPAP level.
III.Use a patient sleep log or diary.

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II
B)  II and III
C)  I and III
D)  I, II, and IIIE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The O2 in the inner reservoir of a home liquid O2 system is maintained at what temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  -300° F
B)  212° F
C)  0° F
D)  -150° FE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Basic principles of infection control in the home care setting include which of the following?
I.Avoid visits by friends with respiratory infections.
II.Have caregivers follow proper handwashing techniques.
III.Incinerate all disposable equipment and supplies.

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II
B)  II and III
C)  I and III
D)  I, II, and IIIE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Emergency situations that home mechanical ventilation caregivers must be trained to recognize and manage include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ventilator or power failure
B)  tension pneumothorax
C)  artificial airway obstruction
D)  ventilator circuit problemsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

At 3 to 5 L/min output, a typical molecular sieve O2 concentrator provides O2 concentrations at what level?

Accepted Answer

A)  65% to 78%
B)  78% to 85%
C)  85% to 93%
D)  >93%E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE about home O2 therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A PRN (as needed)  prescription for O2 is acceptable.
B)  Hypoxemia can be confirmed by arterial blood gas (ABG)  or oximetry.
C)  A PaO2 at or below 55 mm Hg documents need.
D)  An SaO2 below 88% is clinical evidence of need.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

One cubic foot (1 cu/ft)  of liquid O2 equals how many cu/ft of gaseous O2?

Accepted Answer

A)  22.80
B)  7.48
C)  860.00
D)  3.14E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following groups of hospitalized infants are frequently set up on apnea monitors?

Accepted Answer

A)  those at risk for respiratory syncytial virus
B)  those at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 
C)  those at risk for epiglottitis
D)  those at risk for pneumoniaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following agents is recommended by the American Respiratory Care Foundation for disinfection of respiratory home care equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  activated glutaraldehyde
B)  70% ethyl alcohol solution
C)  sodium hypochlorite solution
D)  quaternary ammonium compoundE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should occur at least how often?

Accepted Answer

A)  daily
B)  biweekly
C)  monthly
D)  as neededE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

To avoid product failure, transtracheal catheters and their tubing should be replaced every how often?

Accepted Answer

A)  every week
B)  every 3 months
C)  every month
D)  every 6 monthsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A home care patient on transtracheal O2 therapy at 0.5 L/min frantically calls you, unable to reinsert the catheter after cleaning. What would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a clean, pointed instrument to guide catheter reinsertion.
B)  Put on a nasal cannula at 1 L/min and call the physician.
C)  Insert the catheter into the nasal cavity about 3 to 4 inches.
D)  Insert the catheter into the oral cavity.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What is the most common respiratory home care modality?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerosol therapy
B)  mechanical ventilation
C)  O2 therapy
D)  nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which O2 delivery system would you recommend for an active home care patient with low FIO2 needs who desires increased mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional low-flow nasal cannula supplied by O2 concentrator
B)  compressor-driven humidifier with supplemental O2 through a concentrator
C)  conserving device used in conjunction with a portable liquid O2 system
D)  air entrainment mask driven by a large (H/K)  compressed gas cylinderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following are first-line aerosol drug delivery systems for home care patients?
I.small-volume nebulizer
II.dry powder inhaler
III.metered-dose inhaler

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II
B)  II and III
C)  I and III
D)  I, II, and IIIE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Components of a typical adult home nasal CPAP apparatus include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  CPAP pressure valve
B)  flow-generating device
C)  high-pressure gas source
D)  form-fitting nasal maskE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 51: Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

Which of the following methods can eliminate the need for conducting a separate sleep study to adjust a patient's CPAP level? I.Use an auto-adjusting CPAP system. II.Use SpO₂ values to titrate the CPAP level. III.Use a patient sleep log or diary.

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Basic principles of infection control in the home care setting include which of the following? I.Avoid visits by friends with respiratory infections. II.Have caregivers follow proper handwashing techniques. III.Incinerate all disposable equipment and supplies.

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Mechanical ventilation in the home setting can be provided by all of the following methods except:

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What is the most common respiratory home care modality?

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Advantages of home liquid O₂ systems include all of the following except they:

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For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should occur at least how often?

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Which of the following are first-line aerosol drug delivery systems for home care patients? I.small-volume nebulizer II.dry powder inhaler III.metered-dose inhaler

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The O₂ in the inner reservoir of a home liquid O₂ system is maintained at what temperature?

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Emergency situations that home mechanical ventilation caregivers must be trained to recognize and manage include all of the following except:

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One cubic foot (1 cu/ft) of liquid O₂ equals how many cu/ft of gaseous O₂?

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Which of the following agents is recommended by the American Respiratory Care Foundation for disinfection of respiratory home care equipment?

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A home care patient on transtracheal O₂ therapy at 0.5 L/min frantically calls you, unable to reinsert the catheter after cleaning. What would you recommend?

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At 3 to 5 L/min output, a typical molecular sieve O₂concentrator provides O₂ concentrations at what level?

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Routine removing and cleaning of a transtracheal O₂ catheter should be performed by whom?

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Which of the following is FALSE about home O₂ therapy?

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To avoid product failure, transtracheal catheters and their tubing should be replaced every how often?

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Components of a typical adult home nasal CPAP apparatus include all of the following except:

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Which O₂ delivery system would you recommend for an active home care patient with low FIO₂ needs who desires increased mobility?

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Which of the following groups of hospitalized infants are frequently set up on apnea monitors?

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Exam 51: Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

Which of the following methods can eliminate the need for conducting a separate sleep study to adjust a patient's CPAP level? I.Use an auto-adjusting CPAP system. II.Use SpO2 values to titrate the CPAP level. III.Use a patient sleep log or diary.

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Basic principles of infection control in the home care setting include which of the following? I.Avoid visits by friends with respiratory infections. II.Have caregivers follow proper handwashing techniques. III.Incinerate all disposable equipment and supplies.

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Mechanical ventilation in the home setting can be provided by all of the following methods except:

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What is the most common respiratory home care modality?

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Advantages of home liquid O2 systems include all of the following except they:

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For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should occur at least how often?

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Which of the following are first-line aerosol drug delivery systems for home care patients? I.small-volume nebulizer II.dry powder inhaler III.metered-dose inhaler

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The O2 in the inner reservoir of a home liquid O2 system is maintained at what temperature?

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Emergency situations that home mechanical ventilation caregivers must be trained to recognize and manage include all of the following except:

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One cubic foot (1 cu/ft) of liquid O2 equals how many cu/ft of gaseous O2?

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Which of the following agents is recommended by the American Respiratory Care Foundation for disinfection of respiratory home care equipment?

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A home care patient on transtracheal O2 therapy at 0.5 L/min frantically calls you, unable to reinsert the catheter after cleaning. What would you recommend?

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At 3 to 5 L/min output, a typical molecular sieve O2 concentrator provides O2 concentrations at what level?

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Routine removing and cleaning of a transtracheal O2 catheter should be performed by whom?

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Which of the following is FALSE about home O2 therapy?

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To avoid product failure, transtracheal catheters and their tubing should be replaced every how often?

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Components of a typical adult home nasal CPAP apparatus include all of the following except:

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Which O2 delivery system would you recommend for an active home care patient with low FIO2 needs who desires increased mobility?

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Which of the following groups of hospitalized infants are frequently set up on apnea monitors?

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Which of the following methods can eliminate the need for conducting a separate sleep study to adjust a patient's CPAP level? I.Use an auto-adjusting CPAP system. II.Use SpO₂ values to titrate the CPAP level. III.Use a patient sleep log or diary.

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Advantages of home liquid O₂ systems include all of the following except they:

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The O₂ in the inner reservoir of a home liquid O₂ system is maintained at what temperature?

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One cubic foot (1 cu/ft) of liquid O₂ equals how many cu/ft of gaseous O₂?

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A home care patient on transtracheal O₂ therapy at 0.5 L/min frantically calls you, unable to reinsert the catheter after cleaning. What would you recommend?

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At 3 to 5 L/min output, a typical molecular sieve O₂concentrator provides O₂ concentrations at what level?

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Routine removing and cleaning of a transtracheal O₂ catheter should be performed by whom?

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Which of the following is FALSE about home O₂ therapy?

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Which O₂ delivery system would you recommend for an active home care patient with low FIO₂ needs who desires increased mobility?

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