Therapeutic Procedures Exam Questions (150 Q&A) – RESP 203, Oxygen Therapy, Airway Clearance, IPPB – Kettering

This document provides a comprehensive set of approximately 150 exam-style questions and correct answers focused on therapeutic procedures in respiratory care. It covers essential treatment modalities including inspiratory muscle training (IMT), incentive spirometry (IS), intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), and airway clearance techniques such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage, and cough strategies. It also explores advanced therapies like positive expiratory pressure (PEP), high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), which are critical for managing patients with retained secretions and chronic pulmonary conditions. The material further includes detailed explanations of oxygen therapy delivery systems, distinguishing between low-flow and high-flow devices, and outlining appropriate FiO₂ ranges for COPD patients, therapeutic use, and emergency situations. It also addresses equipment such as air-oxygen blenders, flowmeters, oxygen analyzers, and humidification systems, along with troubleshooting techniques and safety considerations. As introduced on page 1, the document begins with foundational therapeutic interventions like IMT, while later sections (pages 9–13) expand into oxygen delivery systems, neonatal care devices, and equipment calibration. In addition, the document emphasizes patient positioning strategies for various clinical conditions (e.g., ARDS, CHF, aspiration risk), bronchial hygiene therapy precautions, and procedures such as sputum induction. It integrates clinical reasoning with practical application, aligning closely with respiratory care principles outlined in Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, a standard reference for therapeutic interventions and patient management. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in courses such as RESP 203 (Therapeutic Procedures), Airway Clearance Techniques, Mechanical Ventilation, and Clinical Respiratory Care. It is also highly relevant for respiratory therapy students, nursing students in ICU or pulmonary care settings, paramedic trainees, and healthcare professionals preparing for certification exams such as the NBRC (CRT/RRT). Keywords: therapeutic procedures, oxygen therapy, airway clearance, IPPB, incentive spirometry, IMT, PEP therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, high flow oxygen, low flow oxygen, bronchial hygiene, patient positioning, respiratory therapy exam