You are using the Bird Mark 7A for IPPB therapy. What prevents gas from escaping from the circuit to ...

You are using the Bird Mark 7A for IPPB therapy. What prevents gas from escaping from the circuit to the ambient air during inspiration?
 A) the pressure in the circuit
  B) the use of nose clips during IPPB therapy
  C) the exhalation valve
  D) flow through the nebulizer

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Q. 2  A respiratory therapist performing a hands-on physical examination of a neonate notes a bulging, tense fontanelle. This may indicate
 A) decreased intracranial volume
  B) dehydration
  C) increased intracranial pressureD) decreased intracranial pressure

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Q. 3  You are using a Bird Mark 7A ventilator for IPPB therapy. You notice that before the ventilator delivers a breath, the pressure manometer indicates a -8 cmH2O. What control should you manipulate?
 A) pressure
  B) flow rate
  C) sensitivity
  D) air mix

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Q. 4  A respiratory therapist performs a quick APGAR score during a physical exam on a neonate following delivery. The score is 5/10 at 1 minute and 6/10 at 5 minutes. What should be the next course of action?
 A) nothing - this is a normal score
  B) intubationC) immediate clinical intervention
  D) proceeding with the physical exam