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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100721606709
ISBN-139780721606705
eBay Product ID (ePID)31001193
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRespiratory Care Exam Review : Review for the Entry Level and Advanced Exams
Publication Year2004
SubjectNursing / Medical & Surgical, Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, Allied Health Services / Respiratory Therapy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorGary Persing
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.8/36076
Table Of Content1. Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy 2. Humidity and Aerosol 3. Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary Patient 4. Management of the Airway 5. Special Respiratory Care Procedures 6. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Techniques 7. Hyperinflation Therapy 8. Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Techniques 9. Cardiac Monitoring 10. ABG Interpretation 11. Ventilator Management 12. Disorders of the Respiratory System 13. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 14. Respiratory Medications 15. Respiratory Home Care 16. Pulmonary Function Testing 17. Equipment Decontamination and Infection Control Entry Level Certification Exam: Practice Test (with Answer Key and Explanations) Advanced Practitioner Written Registry Exam: Practice Test (with Answer Key and Explanations) Pre-Test Answers and Rationales Answers to Post-Chapter Study Questions CD-ROM Contents Entry Level Certification Exam: Practice Test Advanced Practitioner Written Registry Exam: Practice Test Clinical Simulations (10)
SynopsisRespiratory Care Exam Review is designed to provide students with a complete, hands-on review for both the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and both the written registry and clinical simulation portions of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam. The material is presented in a detailed outline format, and each chapter includes pretest and post-chapter questions. Pre-test questions and post-chapter study questions help students test their knowledge. Helpful boxes, such as Exam Note boxes, highlight special notes or instructions specific to either the entry level or advanced exam to help students use their study time more effectively. Includes two practice exams (one for entry level and one for advanced) in the back of the book with rationales for correct or incorrect answers. The accompanying CD-ROM features two additional practice exams, plus 10 clinical simulations, to give students another chance to practice with the NBRC format and familiarize themselves with the computerized exam format. The ten clinical simulations on the accompanying CD-ROM simulate those used on the NBRC Clinical Simulations to give students a chance to practice this difficult portion of the Registry Exam. Features new information on nitric oxide, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Includes revised discussions of tracheal stoma care, asthma classifications, and treatment protocols. Every chapter has been revised to reflect the latest NBRC Examination Matrix content outline., Respiratory Care Exam Review is designed to provide students with a complete, hands-on review for both the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and both the written registry and clinical simulation portions of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam. The material is presented in a detailed outline format, and each chapter includes pretest and post-chapter questions.