by Johnny Lung | Jun 6, 2018 | Therapeutics |
In this article, we’re going to review what is the Respiratory Therapist’s role in smoking cessation. As a Respiratory Therapist, you are going to deal with smokers on a daily basis. That is why it’s so important to have an understanding of all the causes... 
by Johnny Lung | Mar 29, 2017 | Therapeutics |
Question Answer How is a tissue sample during this Percutaneous LUNG BIOPSY procedure? refers to obtaining a tissue sample through a small puncture in the chest wall as opposed to obtaining the sample through a surgical opening or from the airways during bronchoscopy.... 
by Johnny Lung | Mar 25, 2017 | Therapeutics |
Question Answer The efficiency of external respiration is dependant on what (3) factors? 1)Alveolar ventilation, Is it adequate? 2)matching of V/Q 3)membrane diffusion across A.C membrane 3 factors involved in oxygen delivery 1)O2 loading 2)O2 unloading 3)O2 transport... 
by Johnny Lung | Mar 22, 2017 | Therapeutics |
Question Answer What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? What are the 6 types that helps the patient in a Pulmonary Rehab.? 1. Increase quality of life thru altering(not omitting) the daily activities of their daily living(ADL). 2. Minimizes symptoms 3. 6 types are 1.... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 26, 2017 | Therapeutics |
Question Answer Whistle tip catheter tip is cut at an angle and has one or more eyes or ports cut in the side. What is the advantage of an eye or port in a catheter keeps vacuum from biopsying mucosal during suctioning Coude tip has a bend or angle at the distal end,... 
by Johnny Lung | Feb 23, 2017 | Therapeutics |
Respiratory Care Technology Final Exam Review: Question Answer In chronic hypercapnia, what can happen if a patient is placed on high FIO2? Oxygen-induced hypoventilation – know about it! Air compressor systems must be capable of maintaining 50 psig at a flow of...
