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Kettering TMC – Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Review Prepare for the TMC (Therapist Multiple-Choice) Exam with this focused review of pulmonary diagnostic testing. Designed for respiratory therapy students preparing to strengthen their understanding of diagnostic procedures, test interpretation, and clinical decision-making. Key review areas may include: Pulmonary function testing Spirometry and lung volumes Diffusing capacity testing Arterial blood gas analysis Pulse oximetry and oxygenation assessment Bronchoscopic and pulmonary procedures Chest imaging and diagnostic studies Exercise and cardiopulmonary testing Indications and contraindications Normal and abnormal findings Test interpretation and clinical significance Respiratory therapist responsibilities and patient care Ideal for: Kettering TMC Exam preparation Respiratory therapy students Pulmonary diagnostic testing review TMC practice and self-assessment Board exam revision Quick study sessions and final exam preparation Use this resource as a supplementary study aid alongside your Kettering materials, respiratory therapy textbooks, coursework, and official examination resources.

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Which of the following values should the respiratory therapist rep
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ort as indicative of pulmonary embolism in a patient with acute d
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yspnea?
A.QS/QT of 10% ./ ./



B.VD/VT of 60% ./ ./



C.CL of 60 mL/cm H2O
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D.RAW of 2.4 cm H2O/L/sec - correct answer B.VD/VT of 60%
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Three primary sites for obtaining an ABG - correct answer Radial
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Brachial
Femoral


A common set of rules developed to differentiate between rando
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m errors and true out-of-control situations -
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correct answer Westgard Rules
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Calculates the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in the alveoli -
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correct answer Alveolar Air Equation
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, Alveolar Air Equation (PAO2) - correct answer (Pb-
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PH2O)FiO2 - PaCO.8 ./ ./ ./ ./




Estimates the oxygen carried by the hemoglobin as well as that di
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ssolved in the plasma -
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correct answer Arterial Oxygen Content (CaO2)
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Arterial Oxygen Content equation -
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correct answer (HB * 1.34 * SaO2) + (PaO2 * 0.003)
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Acceptable Oxygenation - correct answer 80-100 with 21-
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PaO2 Below 80 with FiO2 21-59% interpretation -
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correct answer Can be caused by:
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1.Poor Ventilation (high PaCO2)
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2. V/Q mismatch
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Increase ventilation ./



Increase FiO2 up to 0.60 ./ ./ ./ ./

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