Exam Preview for 1624: Assessment and Management of Amyotrophic Lat

Assessment and Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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1. Which of the following is considered a clinical sign of ALS? Unremarkable spirometry values Fasciculations Eupnea Normal mucociliary function
2. An example of the respiratory therapist's role in ALS assessment/management includes: Monitoring lung function Airway clearance Ventilator management All of the above
3. During pulmonary function testing, abnormal values may be evidenced in which of the following parameters? Maximum inspiratory pressure / Maximum expiratory pressure (MIP/MEP) Peak inspiratory pressure Minute ventilation Respiratory rate
4. Current CMS guidelines for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) support include an ALS diagnosis and with one or more of the following criteria: Oxygen saturation at 100% Normal PaCO2 values MIP greater than -120 cm H20 Reduced forced vital capacity (FVC)
5. Tracheostomy placement for ALS patients ranges approximately between: 2-15% 20-25% 30-48% 50-75%