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BL
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582784
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b412003
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Sills, James R.
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| Title & Author
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The comprehensive respiratory therapist exam review : : entry and advanced levels /\ James R. Sills.
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| Edition Statement
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5th ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Maryland Heights, Mo. :: Mosby Elsevier,, c2010.
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xxi, 647 p. :: ill. ;; 28 cm.
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| ISBN
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9780323067010 (pbk.)
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: 0323067018 (pbk.)
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| Notes
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"Reflects the most recent NBRC exam content"--Cover.
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Rev. ed. of: Entry level respiratory therapist exam guide. 4th ed. c2005; and: Advanced respiratory therapist exam guide. 3rd ed. c2006.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Patient assessment and care management -- Infection control -- Blood gas sampling, analysis, monitoring, and interpretation -- Pulmonary function testing -- Advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring -- Oxygen and medical gas therapy -- Hyperinflation therapy -- Humidity and aerosol therapy -- Pharmacology -- Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy -- Cardiac monitoring and cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Airway management -- Suctioning the airway -- Intermittent positive-pressure breathing -- Mechanical ventilation of the adult -- Mechanical ventilation of the neonate -- Home care and pulmonary rehabilitation -- Special procedures -- Appendix A : Answer key for the entry level exam self-study questions -- Appendix B : Answer key for the written registry exam self-study questions.
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"Prepare for success on respiratory therapy credentialing exams! Updated to reflect the most current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) content outlines, this edition helps you review for both entry and advanced level credentialing exams. It covers every testable subject, providing content review, self-assessment questions, and study hints." --Back cover.
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Respiratory therapy-- United States-- Examinations, Study guides.
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Respiratory Therapy-- methods.
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RC735.I5S575 2010
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Sills, James R.
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Sills, James R.
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| Parallel Title
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Respiratory therapist exam review
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