Author Question: How often should the respiratory therapist reposition the sensor of a transcutaneous monitor? a. ... (Read 71 times)

abc · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

How often should the respiratory therapist reposition the sensor of a transcutaneous monitor?

a. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 1-3 hours
c. 4-6 hours
d. 7-9 hours

Question 2

Exhaled nitric oxide is used to monitor the effectiveness of which drug used in the treatment of asthma?

a. Anticholinergic bronchodilators
b. Beta adrenergic bronchodilators
c. Inhaled corticosteroids
d. Leukotriene inhibitors

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Burns can occur because the site of measurement needs to be heated to between 42 C and 45 C. Repositioning the sensor every 4-6 hours will help avoid this problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) is currently used as a marker for airway inflammation associated with asthma. Monitoring the level of exhaled NO can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of in-haled corticosteroid in the treatment of asthmatic patients.