TMC III Exam Question and 100& correct Answers

TMC III Exam Question and 100& correct Answers Which of the following is the most reliable method for verification of endotracheal tube placement following intubation? - ANSWERS-end tidal carbon dioxide detection While evaluating a home care patient during a monthly visits, the patient tells the respiratory the respiratory therapist that for the past 2 days his sputum has been thick and difficult to cough up. The therapist would advise the patient to: - ANSWERS-increase his fluid intake Which of the following are important factors to consider when selecting a home oxygen delivery system? - ANSWERS-the patient's personal preferences: yes the patient's lifestyle: yes the patient's oxygen requirements: yes A 36-year-old male who has had asthma for many years is currently using fluticasone 500 mcg and salmeterol 50 mcg twice daily. Despite being adherent to using his medicine, he reports frequent coughing and shortness of breath. His recent FEV1 was 65% of predicted. Which of the following could be concluded from this information? - ANSWERS-his asthma is poorly controlled The respiratory therapist has been called to assist in the thoracentesis of a patient. While preparing the patient for the procedure, the therapist learns that the patient is unable to sit up. Which of the following positions should the therapist place the patient in? - ANSWERS-side lying with the normal lung down