1 of 697
Term Definition
Pulmonary function testing is
The correct answer is : C
done on a patient with venous
distension and a flattened
diaphragm. The following
pulmonary function data is
recorded:
Percent of Predicted
Fev1/FVC % 58%
FEF200-1200 75%
FEF25-75 52%
SVC 88%
FVC 81%
Actual value
DLCO 15 CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following most
likely represents the patient's
,condition?
A. chronic bronchitis
B. asthma
C. emphysema
D. pulmonary fibrosis
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True False
2 of 697
Term Definition
An adult male has had a The correct answer is : B
unilateral wheeze, when
auscultating the chest, for
several months. Which of the
following is the most likely
cause?
A. a cancerous mass in the
pulmonary tree
B. ARDS
C. idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
D. bronchoconstriction
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True False
Correct definition
, The correct answer is : A
3 of 697
Term Definition
When using a transport
The correct answer is : B
ventilator with a single-limb
breathing circuit, the low
volume and low PEEP/CPAP
alarms sound simultaneously.
What is the most likely cause of
this problem?
A. condensate buildup in the
circuit
B. a disconnected expiratory
valve line
C. a kink in the main tubing
circuit
D. blockage of the expiratory
port
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True False
4 of 697
Term Definition
A COPD patient who has The correct answer is : D
bilateral expiratory wheezing
would benefit most immediately
, from which of the following
medications?
A. Tilade (Nedocromil)
B. Albuterol
C. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
D. Budesonide (Pulmicort)
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True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
5 of 697
Term Definition
While adjusting the cuff
The correct answer is : D
pressure of an oral
endotracheal tube on a patient
who has a Mallampati
classification of 4, the
respiratory therapist discovers
that the cuff is perforated and
unable to maintain pressure.
Because the patient is receiving
mechanical ventilatory support,
tube replacement is scheduled.
The therapist should
recommend
Term Definition
Pulmonary function testing is
The correct answer is : C
done on a patient with venous
distension and a flattened
diaphragm. The following
pulmonary function data is
recorded:
Percent of Predicted
Fev1/FVC % 58%
FEF200-1200 75%
FEF25-75 52%
SVC 88%
FVC 81%
Actual value
DLCO 15 CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following most
likely represents the patient's
,condition?
A. chronic bronchitis
B. asthma
C. emphysema
D. pulmonary fibrosis
Give this one a try later!
True False
2 of 697
Term Definition
An adult male has had a The correct answer is : B
unilateral wheeze, when
auscultating the chest, for
several months. Which of the
following is the most likely
cause?
A. a cancerous mass in the
pulmonary tree
B. ARDS
C. idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
D. bronchoconstriction
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
, The correct answer is : A
3 of 697
Term Definition
When using a transport
The correct answer is : B
ventilator with a single-limb
breathing circuit, the low
volume and low PEEP/CPAP
alarms sound simultaneously.
What is the most likely cause of
this problem?
A. condensate buildup in the
circuit
B. a disconnected expiratory
valve line
C. a kink in the main tubing
circuit
D. blockage of the expiratory
port
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 697
Term Definition
A COPD patient who has The correct answer is : D
bilateral expiratory wheezing
would benefit most immediately
, from which of the following
medications?
A. Tilade (Nedocromil)
B. Albuterol
C. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
D. Budesonide (Pulmicort)
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
5 of 697
Term Definition
While adjusting the cuff
The correct answer is : D
pressure of an oral
endotracheal tube on a patient
who has a Mallampati
classification of 4, the
respiratory therapist discovers
that the cuff is perforated and
unable to maintain pressure.
Because the patient is receiving
mechanical ventilatory support,
tube replacement is scheduled.
The therapist should
recommend
