Exam Preview for 2279: The Everyday Heroics of the Respiratory Ther

The Everyday Heroics of the Respiratory Therapist

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1. What condition did Jake suffer from at birth, which led to his respiratory difficulties? Pulmonary hypertension Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
2. What ventilatory approach was suggested by the respiratory therapist to improve Jake's condition? Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Pressure control ventilation (PCV) High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) Volume control ventilation (VCV)
3. What was a key factor in the survival of a patient during the Toronto Ice Storm, as highlighted in the presentation? The use of backup generators Rapid ECMO intervention Manual ventilation (bagging) during transportation Switching to conventional ventilation
4. Which medical equipment did Mark argue to use to prevent the need for ECMO in a critical patient? A jet ventilator A new ventilator An oscillatory ventilator A non-invasive ventilator
5. Which of the following represents a common challenge with randomized controlled trials (RCTs), as discussed in the presentation? They often cannot account for clinical intuition or experience RCTs always favor observational studies over case studies RCTs are generally too expensive They provide unreliable evidence for clinical practice