A breathing cycle is an activity that occurs automatically without conscious effort thanks to complex mechanisms in the brain. The regulation of breathing is a broad term used to describe this process. It’s a topic that must be understood by all Respiratory...
Respiratory failure is a term that refers to inadequate gas exchange. It means that the patient has an inability to take in enough oxygen or remove enough carbon dioxide from the body. It’s a clinical problem that all Respiratory Therapists and medical...
How is a Nutrition Assessment relevant in the field of Respiratory Care? That’s probably what you’re thinking, right? “I want to be a Respiratory Therapist — why do I need to know about a patient’s nutritional status?” And that is a valid...
Are you ready to learn about Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings? I sure hope so because that is what this study guide is all about. The practice questions below cover the information found in Egan’s Chapter 56, so you can use this study guide to prepare...
Are you ready to learn about the History of Respiratory Care that comes from Egan’s Chapter 1? If so, you’re in the right place because that is what this study guide is all about. As you will see below, these practice questions are designed to help...
Are you ready to learn about the Physical Principles of Respiratory Care? If so then you’re in the right place, because that is what this study guide is all about. The practice questions listed for you below can help you gain an understanding of the physical...
