During a volume check on a microprocessor ventilator, a RT notes the digital display
shows an expired volume of 500 mL. At the same time, a respirometer attached to the
expiratory circuit reads 490. What's the most appropriate action for the therapist to
take?
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Continue using the ventilator
Which of the following is the best instruction for a patient receiving small volume
nebulizer, bronchodilator therapy?
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Breathe normally with an occasional deep inspiratory hold
,A 32 year old 168 cm 5'6", 60 kg 132 pound female with Guillian Barr syndrome is
receiving intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and an FiO2 of 0.24 by air entrainment
mask the following data are obtained: day one- vital capacity 950 and MIP -24, day
two- vital capacity 850 and MIP -20, day three- vital capacity 700 and MIP -18. What
should the respiratory therapist do?
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Initiate bilevel NPPV
When palpating the anterior chest of a patient receiving continuous ventilatory
support, a RT observes a reduction in chest expansion on the left side. The therapist
should first
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Compare breath sounds between each side of the chest
A pt with Guilian Barre has VT of 625 mL. RT should recommend which of the
following FIRST?
MIP evaluation
edrophonium chloride test
MVV test
EMG and nerve conduction study
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MIP
,When assessing the airway of a patient prior to intubation, a Mallampati score of four
is observed. what should the respiratory therapist recommend to facilitate intubation?
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Video laryngoscopy
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Request a chest radiograph
An end expiratory PA chest radiograph is most often useful in the detection of a
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Small pneumothorax
Which of the following devices can provide 100% humidity at body temperature?
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Heated-wick humidifier
, What agent should be used to disinfect surface of stethoscope?
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Isopropyl alcohol
A patient is admitted to ED for asthma. A RT auscultates loud wheezing. Following two
aerosolized bronchodilator treatments, breath sounds and wheezing are markedly
diminished. The therapist should conclude the patients bronchospasm has
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Worsened
Which is following suggestive of dehydration?
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Poor skin turgor
Pt pulmonary function results
vt 3.6 L
FVC 6.0 L
ERV 1.0 L
What is pts total TLC?
6
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shows an expired volume of 500 mL. At the same time, a respirometer attached to the
expiratory circuit reads 490. What's the most appropriate action for the therapist to
take?
Give this one a try later!
Continue using the ventilator
Which of the following is the best instruction for a patient receiving small volume
nebulizer, bronchodilator therapy?
Give this one a try later!
Breathe normally with an occasional deep inspiratory hold
,A 32 year old 168 cm 5'6", 60 kg 132 pound female with Guillian Barr syndrome is
receiving intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and an FiO2 of 0.24 by air entrainment
mask the following data are obtained: day one- vital capacity 950 and MIP -24, day
two- vital capacity 850 and MIP -20, day three- vital capacity 700 and MIP -18. What
should the respiratory therapist do?
Give this one a try later!
Initiate bilevel NPPV
When palpating the anterior chest of a patient receiving continuous ventilatory
support, a RT observes a reduction in chest expansion on the left side. The therapist
should first
Give this one a try later!
Compare breath sounds between each side of the chest
A pt with Guilian Barre has VT of 625 mL. RT should recommend which of the
following FIRST?
MIP evaluation
edrophonium chloride test
MVV test
EMG and nerve conduction study
Give this one a try later!
MIP
,When assessing the airway of a patient prior to intubation, a Mallampati score of four
is observed. what should the respiratory therapist recommend to facilitate intubation?
Give this one a try later!
Video laryngoscopy
110
Give this one a try later!
Request a chest radiograph
An end expiratory PA chest radiograph is most often useful in the detection of a
Give this one a try later!
Small pneumothorax
Which of the following devices can provide 100% humidity at body temperature?
Give this one a try later!
Heated-wick humidifier
, What agent should be used to disinfect surface of stethoscope?
Give this one a try later!
Isopropyl alcohol
A patient is admitted to ED for asthma. A RT auscultates loud wheezing. Following two
aerosolized bronchodilator treatments, breath sounds and wheezing are markedly
diminished. The therapist should conclude the patients bronchospasm has
Give this one a try later!
Worsened
Which is following suggestive of dehydration?
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Poor skin turgor
Pt pulmonary function results
vt 3.6 L
FVC 6.0 L
ERV 1.0 L
What is pts total TLC?
6
7
