The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist Exam Review - E-Book: Entry and Advanced Levels

by CPFT Sills MEd

Overview

- NEW! Therapist Multiple Choice Exam (TM-CE) practice test aligns with the new 2015 NBRC Written Exam. - UPDATED! Revised content reflects the 2015 NBRC Detailed Content Outline and examination matrix so you know exactly what to expect on the exams — and can review each of the areas covered on the matrix. - NEW! More analysis-type questions added to the end-of-chapter self-study questions reflect changes in the matrix content outlines. - NEW! Greater consistency in formulas, abbreviations, and equations achieved through aligning the text and Evolve site to comprehensive Abbreviation and Equation Glossaries. - EXPANDED! 22 clinical simulations feature shortened sections and align with the new 2015 NBRC Clinical Simulation Exam in both study mode and exam mode, giving you the opportunity to practice this difficult portion of the Registry Exam on Evolve. - NEW! Standard Normal Range Guide features reference tables with normal values of various parameters used in respiratory care assessment. - EXPANDED! New practice exams on Evolve, including one 140-question TM-CE with automatic scoring to delineate entry and advanced credentialing levels, let you assess your understanding in both study (untimed) and exam (timed) modes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323241885
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/16/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	648
File size:	42 MB
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About the Author

Jim writes The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist Exam Guide: Advanced and Entry Level 5e, 2010. and he contributes as a WFH on the Testbank for DesJardins: Clinical Manifestionations and Assessmen of Respiratory Disease, 5eHe is listed:James R. Sills, MEd, CPFT, RRTProfessor EmeritusFormer Director, Respirtory Care ProgramRock Valley CollegeRockford, IL

Table of Contents

1. Patient Assessment and Care Management2. Infection Control3. Blood Gas Sampling, Analysis, Monitoring and Interpretation4. Pulmonary Function Testing5. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring6. Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy7. Hyperinflation Therapy8. Humidity and Aerosol Therapy9. Pharmacology10. Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Therapy11. Cardiac Monitoring and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation12. Airway Management13. Suctioning the Airway14. Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB)15. Mechanical Ventilation of the Adult16. Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonate17. Home Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation18. ProceduresAppendix: Answer Key for Self-study Questions