Transitioning Patients from ICU to Discharge
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Which organization provided funding for the development of this training manual?

  • Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
  • Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario
  • West Park Healthcare Centre
  • HealthForceOntario (correct)

Where can a copy of this Training Manual be obtained?

  • Hamilton Health Sciences
  • Kingston General Hospital
  • College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (correct)
  • Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

Which healthcare professionals and caregivers is this training manual intended for?

  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians
  • Respiratory Therapists (correct)

Which type of ventilation is commonly used today for patients who require mechanical ventilation?

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a patient to meet prior to planning the transition?

<p>Meeting the ICU discharge criteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Education Checklist and Learning Log?

<p>To track the education process (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a medical term for difficulty swallowing?

<p>Dysphagia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube (ET tube)?

<p>To provide an airway through the mouth or nose into the trachea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epiglottis?

<p>To trap food and liquids from going down into the lungs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the training manual mentioned?

<p>To optimize respiratory therapy services for patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should patients consult for determining the appropriateness of the information provided in the manual?

<p>Their own healthcare professional(s) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done if areas requiring revisions or updates are identified in the training manual?

<p>Contact the CRTO to request revisions or updates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a device that fits on the end of the trach tube to provide moisture?

<p>Trach mask (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tube through which air flows between the larynx and the lungs called?

<p>Trachea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a machine that helps a person breathe called?

<p>Ventilator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a germ that can cause illness called?

<p>Virus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a whistling sound coming from the lungs because of a narrowing in the wind pipe or airways called?

<p>Wheeze (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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