Respiratory Therapy Scenarios (40 Q&A) – RESP 101, ABG Analysis, Ventilation, Pulmonary Conditions – Kettering

This document presents a focused set of approximately 40 respiratory therapy scenario-based questions and answers designed to reinforce clinical understanding of airway care and patient assessment. It covers key monitoring parameters such as SpO₂, PTCCO₂, PETCO₂, and capillary blood gas (CBG) values, alongside essential acid-base components including pH, PCO₂, PO₂, HCO₃⁻, and base excess. The content also explores pulmonary hemodynamics (e.g., pulmonary capillary wedge pressure), ventilation modes like volume-controlled assist/control (VC A/C), and critical airway complications such as mainstem intubation. In addition to physiological monitoring, the document addresses common respiratory conditions and symptoms including chronic bronchitis, dyspnea on exertion, wheezing, sputum production, and sleep-related breathing disorders such as central, obstructive, and mixed apnea. It also highlights therapeutic interventions like pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation, and proper inhaler techniques. As seen on page 1, the document introduces key monitoring definitions, while subsequent pages expand into clinical terminology and applied respiratory scenarios. The material aligns with foundational respiratory care education and is particularly useful for exam preparation and clinical scenario practice. It complements standard textbooks such as Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, which provides the theoretical basis for interpreting blood gases, ventilation strategies, and pulmonary pathophysiology. This document is suitable for students enrolled in courses such as RESP 101 (Introduction to Respiratory Care), Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Mechanical Ventilation, and Clinical Respiratory Care. It is also relevant for respiratory therapy students, nursing students in critical care or emergency programs, paramedic trainees, and healthcare professionals preparing for certification exams like the NBRC (CRT/RRT). Keywords: respiratory therapy scenarios, ABG analysis, oxygen saturation, capillary blood gas, ventilation modes, pulmonary conditions, chronic bronchitis, apnea, dyspnea, pulmonary rehabilitation, inhaler technique, respiratory monitoring, PETCO2, airway complications