Chapter 1 Early History of Respiratory Care

A set of Q&A flashcards covering key terms from Chapter 1 Word Wizard activity on Early History of Respiratory Care.

What term describes a caregiver who acts as a physician extender after receiving additional education?

physician assistant

What organization is the national professional association for respiratory care?

AARC

What healthcare discipline specializes in promoting optimum cardiopulmonary health?

respiratory care

Which delivery method is used by one of the primary treatments for asthma?

aerosol medications

What therapy was widely prescribed in hospitals by the 1940s and remains a mainstay of respiratory care?

oxygen therapy

Which organization is responsible for the respiratory care credentialing examinations?

CNBRC

An iron lung is an example of this therapy that helps patients who cannot breathe.

mechanical ventilation

Which professional organization accredits respiratory care schools and programs?

COARC

Heart and lungs working together is the 'bread and butter' of our profession.

cardiopulmonary system

What method tests how height, age, obesity, and disease alter lung function?

pulmonary function testing

What is the more formal term for the respiratory therapist?

respiratory therapist

Which professional is trained to deliver care to patients with heart and lung disease?

respiratory care practitioner

define the respiratory care profession in your own words, how did the profession get started? Why are we here?

Respiratory care specializes in cardio pulmonary function in health the profession started in the 1940s during World War II. RT’ are here to treat educate and care for those with abnormalities of the cardio pulmonary system.