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For use in Respiratory Care credentialing exam preparation and review courses.

Helping thousands of students studying to become respiratory therapists successfully pass their state and/or national board exams on the first try, this comprehensive study tool covers specific content areas assessed on the CRT, RRT, and Clinical Simulation exams. Keyed to individual exams and complete with practice tests, it enables students to pinpoint their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to achieve maximum time efficiency and effectiveness during exam preparation.

• NEW - Currency—Addresses new exam matrices and content outlines for the revised CRT and RRT examinations, and expands the three major content sections (data, equipment, and therapy) to comply. This is the only book that combines all three exams in one book.

  • Keeps students abreast of critical changes in the national exam process. Ex.___

• NEW - More graphics.

  • Clarifies the chapters describing ventilator waveforms. Ex.___

• NEW - Troubleshooting tips.

  • Gives students practical guidance in solving problems with equipment. Ex.___

• NEW - Mock self-assessment examinations—Now directly parallel the format of the national exams, and new questions have been added at the end of each chapter to reinforce understanding of concepts.

  • Familiarizes students with actual test format, and offers a ready venue for practice and review. Ex.___

• Comprehensive coverage—Dedicates an entire section to each of the three main areas of assessment: Data - includes collecting and applying clinical information, and evaluating the effectiveness of a respiratory care plan; Equipment - reviews equipment operation, function, trouble-shooting, selection, and sterilization procedures in the clinical setting; Therapy - discusses the therapeutic application of clinical management, assisting the physician with clinical procedures, and monitoring a patient's response to therapy.

  • Exposes students to the essential content areas assessed on all three national examinations (CRT, RRT, and Clinical Simulation) for both certification and registry. Ex.___

• Exam keys.

  • Allows students to easily focus on topics as references have page numbers so students can easily research weak areas if desired. Ex.___

• Currency—Addresses new exam matrices and content outlines for the revised CRT and RRT examinations, and expands the three major content sections (data, equipment, and therapy) to comply. This is the only book that combines all three exams in one book.

  • Keeps students abreast of critical changes in the national exam process. Ex.___

• More graphics.

  • Clarifies the chapters describing ventilator waveforms. Ex.___

• Troubleshooting tips.

  • Gives students practical guidance in solving problems with equipment. Ex.___

• Mock self-assessment examinations—Now directly parallel the format of the national exams, and new questions have been added at the end of each chapter to reinforce understanding of concepts.

  • Familiarizes students with actual test format, and offers a ready venue for practice and review. Ex.___

 1. Improving Your Results on the Credentialing Exam Results.

I. DATA.

II. EQUIPMENT.

III. THERAPY.

IV. SELF ASSESSMENT.

Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Therapy)

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.