RRT EXAM(questions&answers)

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What are the four critical life functions? - ✔✔1. ventilation 2.oxygenation 3. circulation 4. perfusion Which of these life functions is the first priority? - ✔✔getting oxygen---> VENTILAT... ION What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - ✔✔Visual assessnt How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - ✔✔1. color 2. sensorium 3. heart rate What information would help the therapist determine if a patient's circulation is adequate? - ✔✔1. pulse 2. heart rate What changes would indicate that a patient may not have adequate perfusion? - ✔✔1. B/P 2 sensorium 3. Temp Explain the differnece between "signs" and "symptoms" and list an example of each. - ✔✔1. Signs: Objective, what you see and measure. 2. Symptoms: Subjective, what patient says. List the 8 items that are important to examine when reviewing a patient's chart. - ✔✔1. Adm Notes 2. Occupation 3. Smoking Hx 4. Allergies 5. Signs and symptoms 6. Prior surgery 7. Vital signs 8. Physical exam of chest Define an advance directive - ✔✔Notary sign document authorizing someone to make decision of treatment. List the three types of advance directives. - ✔✔1. DNI/DNR [Show More]

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