Preceded by Certified respiratory therapist exam review guide / edited by Craig L. Scanlan, Albert J. Heuer, Louis M. Sinopoli.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Review existing data in patient record -- Collect and evaluate pertinent clinical information -- Recommend procedures to obtain additional data -- Manipulate equipment by order or protocol -- Ensure infection control -- Perform quality control procedures -- Maintain records and communicate information -- Maintain patent airway/ care of artificial airways -- Remove bronchopulmonary secretions -- Achieve adequate respiratory support -- Evaluate and monitor patientâs objective and subjective responses to respiratory care -- Independently modify therapeutic procedures based on the patientâs response -- Recommend modifications in the respiratory care plan -- Determine appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and recommend modifications -- Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting -- Act as an assistant to the physician performing special procedures -- Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation and home care -- Preparing for the clinical simulation exam -- Taking the clinical simulation exam -- Clinical simulation exam case management pearls.