1

Patient Assessment and Care Management

1

2

Infection Control

62

3

Blood Gas Sampling, Analysis, Monitoring, and Interpretation

73

4

Pulmonary Function Testing

109

5

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring

149

6

Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy

197

7

Hyperinflation Therapy

231

8

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

239

9

Pharmacology

263

10

Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Therapy

285

11

Cardiac Monitoring and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

309

12

Airway Management

342

13

Suctioning the Airway

386

14

Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing

406

15

Mechanical Ventilation of the Adult

424

16

Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonate

493

17

Home Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

521

18

Special Procedures

545

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Answer Key for the Entry Level Exam Self-Study Questions

582

Appendix B

Answer Key for the Written Registry Exam Self-Study Questions

604