Transitioning Patients from ICU to Discharge
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Which organization published the training manual?

  • HealthForceOntario
  • The College of Respiratory Therapists (CRTO) (correct)
  • Ontario residents
  • ProResp Clinical Team

    • Who is advised to consult their own healthcare professional(s)?

  • Carlos Bautista and Melva Bellefountaine
  • ProResp Clinical Team
  • Patients/clients and families (correct)
  • Healthcare professionals and caregivers

    • What does the educational material provided by CRTO not provide?

  • Diagnosis of an individual patient's condition (correct)
  • Medical advice
  • Recommendation or endorsement of specific products, processes or services
  • Credit to the CRTO and the project

    • Which type of ventilation is commonly used today for patients who require respiratory support?

    <p>Positive pressure ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe patients who cannot be weaned off the ventilator?

    <p>Ventilator-dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of transitioning stable, chronically ventilated patients to their homes?

    <p>Reduced care costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a smooth transition from the ICU to the community?

    <p>Competency of the patient and caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Education Checklist and Learning Log mentioned in the text?

    <p>To track the education process for the patient and caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does the education process typically take prior to a patient's discharge?

    <p>2-4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who funded the collaborative initiative entitled 'Optimizing Respiratory Therapy Services: A Continuum of Care from Hospital to Home'?

    <p>Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s Health Force Ontario branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization provided funding support for the development of the training manual?

    <p>HealthForceOntario’s Optimizing Use of Health Providers Competencies Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a copy of the Training Manual be obtained from?

    <p>College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the trach tube is responsible for warming and moistening the air the patient breathes?

    <p>Heat moisture exchanger (HME)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of the trach tube?

    <p>Decannulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a speaking valve in a trach tube?

    <p>To allow speech by letting air go from the trach tube up to the mouth and nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a device used to measure medicine?

    <p>Syringe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a trach mask?

    <p>To provide moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a ventilator?

    <p>To help a person breathe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of suctioning in relation to a trach tube?

    <p>To remove mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a respirologist?

    <p>To look after the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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