Master Guide Passg Resp Care Credential

Helping thousands of respiratory care practitioners successfully complete their national credentialing exams, this indispensable guide makes an ideal reference tool for physicians, nurses and other allied health practitioners looking for a concise review of current developments in the practice of respiratory care. Provides referenced, content-specific material identifying the most current areas assessed on all three national examinations (Entry Level, Written Registry, and Clinical Simulation) for both certification and registry. Divides the review into three distinct sections, each concentrating on a main area of assessment in the exam --Section I: Data - includes collecting and applying clinical information, and evaluating the effectiveness of a respiratory care plan; Section II: Equipment - covers equipment operation, function, selection, and sterilization procedures in the clinical setting, plus troubleshooting guidelines; Section III: Therapy - reviews the therapeutic application of clinical management, assisting the physician with clinical procedures, and monitoring a patient's response to the therapy. Includes questions at the end of each chapter and offers complete practice exams at the back of the book to assess content knowledge. For health care professionals.