AUGUST 2017 Sub. Code: 2614
B.Sc. RESPIRATORY THERAPY
SECOND YEAR
PAPER IV EQUIPMENTS IN RESPIRATORY CARE
Q.P. Code: 802614
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the various types of defibrillator, its use and role in clinical practice.
2. Describe the physiology of humidification in health and disease. Describe the
types of humidifiers.
3. Describe the characteristics and use of therapeutic aerosols.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Advantages and disadvantages of flow restrictors.
2. Factors affecting the reliability of pulse oximeters.
3. Define and describe few causes of hypotension.
4. Quality assurance of spirometer.
5. Advantages and disadvantages of oral tracheal intubation for artificial airway.
6. Patient factors in selecting appropriate oxygen therapy equipment.
7. Factors affective the performance of small volume nebulizer.
8. Uses and complications of intercostal drainage systems.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Conditions associated with changes in end-tidal CO2 levels.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of Peak Expiratory flow meter.
3. How will you confirm the correct position of artificial airway?
4. Indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
5. Uses of inhaled nitric oxide.
6. How will you set up intercostal drainage system for bronchopleural fistula?
7. Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation.
8. Disadvantages of non-invasive ventilation.
9. Role of Bag-valve mask during resuscitation.
10. How will you process the bronchoscope after a procedure?