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When using the BirdMark 7A ventilator, changing the pressure control to decrease the pressure will cause the: I. tidal volume to decrease II. tidal volume to increase III. inspiratory time to increase IV. inspiratory time to decrease


A) I and III
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) II and IV

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The Phasitronentrains room air through a venturi at a ratio of:


A) 1:2
B) 1:3
C) 1:4
D) 1:5

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Which of the following are true regarding The Vest? I. It has an air-pulse unit. II. It uses a pneumatic vest. III. It operates at frequencies between 5 and 25 times per second. IV. It is manually triggered.


A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

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The venturi gate on the BirdMark 7A will close when pressure in the pressure chamber reaches approximately:


A) 2 cmH2O
B) 6 cmH2O
C) 10 cmH2O
D) 12 cmH2O

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The primary difference between the Percussionaire IPV-2 and IPV-1C is:


A) demand CPAP
B) system pressure regulation
C) impact control regulation
D) automated rate control

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Volume delivery for the Percussionaire IPV-1C ventilator is controlled by the:


A) system pressure control
B) impact control
C) percussion control
D) demand CPAP control

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Which of the following are hazards or complications of Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB) according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing? I. increased airway resistance II. barotrauma III. impedance of venous return IV. gastric distension


A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

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When performing positive end expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, a desired pressure range to achieve during exhalation is:


A) 5 to 10 cmH2O
B) 10 to 15 cmH2O
C) 15 to 20 cmH2O
D) greater than 20 cmH2O

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Which of the following adjuncts for chest physiotherapy may be used for chest physiotherapy on premature infants?


A) Flimm Fighter
B) DHD Palm Cups
C) Vibramatic
D) Neocussor

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Indications for incentive spirometry include which of the following according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Incentive Spirometry? I. conditions predisposing atelectasis II. presence of atelectasis III. restrictive lung defect associated with neuromuscular disorders IV. delivery of a medication


A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

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FIO2 delivery increases during inspiration while the BirdMark 7A is operating using air mix. Which of the following contribute to this fact? I. Increasing pressure in the pressure chamber decreases air entrainment. II. At 12 cmH2O, the venturi gate closes. III. After about 12 cmH2O, gas flow through the circuit is source gas. IV. Excess flow (source gas) is directed through the timing cartridge.


A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

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Which of the following adjuncts for chest physiotherapy help compensate for poor manual percussion technique?


A) Flimm Fighter
B) DHD Palm Cups
C) Vibramatic
D) Kimvent Neonate Percussor

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You are using the BirdMark 7A for IPPB therapy. What prevents gas from escaping from the circuit to the ambient air during inspiration?


A) the pressure in the circuit
B) the use of nose clips during IPPB therapy
C) the exhalation valve
D) flow through the nebulizer

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A patient is using a Tri-flow incentive spirometer. She can raise the second ball to the top of the chamber for 2 seconds. How much volume did the patient inhale?


A) 300 mL
B) 400 mL
C) 800 mL
D) 2,000 mL

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When using a BirdMark 7A, changing the pressure control to increase the pressure will cause the: I. tidal volume to decrease II. tidal volume to increase III. inspiratory time to increase IV. inspiratory time to decrease


A) I and III
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) II and IV

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The center body of the BirdMark 7A ventilator contains: I. the ceramic switch and clutch plates II. the venturi III. the timing cartridge IV. the flow-rate control


A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

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You are using the BirdMark 7A ventilator for IPPB therapy. The ventilator cycles on and off rapidly, frustrating your patient. What control should you manipulate?


A) pressure
B) flow rate
C) sensitivity
D) air mix

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When using the BirdMark 7A ventilator, manipulating the flow-rate control to decrease the flow will cause the: I. tidal volume to decrease II. tidal volume to increase III. inspiratory time to increase IV. inspiratory time to decrease


A) I and III
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) II and IV

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When the patient depresses the thumb button on the IPV-1C circuit:


A) aerosol delivery begins
B) percussive ventilation begins
C) inspiration ends
D) pressure delivery is increased

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When instructing a patient to use an incentive spirometer, you should tell the patient I. "Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and inhale as quickly as possible until your lungs are full." II. "Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and inhale slowly until your lungs are full." III. "When your lungs are full, briefly hold your breath." IV. "Put the mouthpiece into your mouth and blow hard."


A) I and III
B) II and III
C) III
D) IV

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