RRT Study Guide (NBRC) Questions With Complete Solutions

Four vital functions correct answer: Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion Signs correct answer: Objective information Color, pulse, edema Symptoms correct answer: Subjective information Dyspnea, pain, nausea Visual examination correct answer: 1st step in assessment General appearance, sensorum, chest movement, posture, skin color Bedside examination correct answer: 2nd step in assessment Breath sounds, vital signs, chest auscultation, chest percussion, past medical history, cap refill Lab examination correct answer: 3rd step in assessment ABG, CBC, CXR, Lytes Special examination correct answer: 4th step in assessment Urinalysis, gram stain, MIP, VC Edema correct answer: Excessive fluid in the tissue Occurs primarily in arms and ankles Lasix Clubbing correct answer: Thumb, first finger, and toes affected JVD correct answer: Occurs with CHF Cap refill correct answer: Color should return within 3 seconds Obtunded correct answer: Drowsy state may decreased cough or gag reflex ADL correct answer: Activities of daily living Orthopnea correct answer: Difficulty breathing except in the upright position CHF Fick equation correct answer: Calculates cardiac output (Qt) Qt normal: 4-8 L/min Dysphagia correct answer: Difficulty swallowing Diaphoresis correct answer: TB/nightsweats Skin color correct answer: Normal: Race specific Decrease in color (ashen, pallor): Anemia, blood loss Jaundice: Increase bilirubin levels Erythema: Redness of the skin (Hypercarbia) Cyanosis: Hypoxia Cardiac index: Normal correct answer: 2.5