Fundamentals

This study guide has practice questions on the fundamentals of respiratory care and was created for respiratory therapy students.

Here is a comprehensive list of the most important abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and medical terms used in respiratory care.

Knowing and understanding the different normal values is important for making informed clinical decisions as a respiratory therapist.

Normal breathing is a physiological process that occurs unconsciously and automatically thanks to the autonomic nervous system.

What is a respiratory care plan? This guide explains how to implement and modify care plans for the needs of a specific patient.

The history of respiratory care involves the origin story of the respiratory therapist career, including where it all began.

The regulation of breathing occurs due to complex mechanisms in the medulla of the brain. This guide provides an overview of this topic.

Delivering respiratory care in alternative settings is a job duty of respiratory therapists. This guide provides an overview of this topic.

What is cardiovascular life support? What is ACLS? This guide provides an overview and has practice questions on this topic.

What are the physical principles of respiratory care? This guide provides an overview with practice questions and flashcards on this topic.

Respiratory care research is the systematic study of the effects of various interventions on the respiratory system. This guide provides an overview of this topic.

A respiratory therapist must follow a code of ethics and consider the legal implications of practicing high-quality respiratory care.

Quality, patient safety, communication, and recordkeeping are important topics in respiratory care. Ready to learn more?

Delivering evidence-based respiratory care is important to improve a patient’s quality of life and decrease mortality rates.

How is a nutrition assessment relevant in the field of respiratory care? This guide provides an overview and has practice questions on this topic.