Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide

Section1 Shared Topical Content TMC and CSE Exams
Chapter1 Evaluate Data in the Patient Record
Chapter2 Gather Clinical Information
Chapter3 Perform Procedures to Gather Clinical Information
Chapter4 Evaluate Procedure Results
Chapter5 Recommend Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter6 Assemble and Troubleshoot Equipment
Chapter7 Ensure Infection Control
Chapter8 Perform Quality Control Procedures
Chapter9 Maintain a Patent Airway Including Care of Artificial Airways
Chapter10 Perform Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion Techniques
Chapter11 Support Oxygenation and Ventilation
Chapter12 Administer Medications and Specialty Gases
Chapter13 Ensure Modifications are Made to the Respiratory Care Plan
Chapter14 Evidence-Based Medicine Principles
Chapter15 Provide Respiratory Care Techniques in High-Risk Situations
Chapter16 Assist a Physician/Provider in Performing Procedures
Chapter17 Initiate and Conduct Patient and Family Education
Section2 Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE)
Chapter18 Preparing for the Clinical Simulation Exam
Chapter19 Taking the Clinical Simulation Exam
Chapter20 Clinical Simulation Exam Case Management Pearls