What is the movement of small volumes of air back and forth in the respiratory tract at high fre-quencies (12 to 25 Hz) called?
a. Tidal breathing
b. Active cycle breathing
c. Oscillation
d. Huffing
Q. 2 Which of the following parts are required to conduct high-frequency external chest wall com-pression?
1. Variable air-pulse generator
2. Expiratory flow resistor with one-way valve
3. Nonstretch inflatable thoracic vest
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 3 Which of the following are typical of high-frequency external chest wall compression therapy? 1. 30-min therapy sessions 2. Long inspiratory oscillations 3. One to six sessions per day 4. Oscillations at 20 to 25 Hz
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Q. 4 Which of the following determines effectiveness of high-frequency external chest wall compres-sion therapy? 1. Compression frequency 2. Largest volumes 3. Flow bias
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only
Q. 5 What duration of time and pressure is recommended when using MIE devices to clear airways secretions in adults?
a. 30 to 50 cm H2O at 1 to 3 sec
b. 10 to 30 cm H2O at 1 to 3 sec
c. 30 to 50 cm H2O at 5 to 10 sec
d. 10 to 30 cm H2O at 5 to 10 sec