C&S TMC 2
1. Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the
RT ensure that:: The transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
2. The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during
bron- choscopy b/c its:: Flexibility
3. The capnogram tracing above was obtained from a mechanically
ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should:: Check the
exhalation valve
4. A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the
ther- apist occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The
therapist could do all of the following EXCEPT:: Use a longer suction
catheter
5. The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is:: The patient
may gag or fight the device
,6. While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during car-
diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir
is missing. The therapist should conclude that:: The FiO2 will most likely
be less than 1.0
7. A patient with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of
thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for this pt would be:: A heated
large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer
8. Which of the following humidity devices is the most economical choice
for use in an intubated, mechanically ventilated pt who only needs short-
term ventilation?: Heat moisture exchanger
9. Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of
an air-entrainment mask?: (4) Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment
ports-YES Altering the size of the
jet orifice-YES
,10.The respiratory therapist noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on
the low pressure monitor is consistently less than the preset CPAP of an
infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of the following should the therapist do
FIRST to correct this problem?: Tighten all connections
11. While the respiratory therapist is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a
2L/min nasal cannula, the pt complains of not being able to detect any
oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the following actions would be
appropriate?-
: Tighten all connections
12.While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via transtracheal
catheter, the patient complains of a persistent, nonproductive cough and
tracheal irritation. The appropriate action at this time would be what?:
Reposition the catheter
, 13.A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the ED. Through
an interpreter, it is learned that the pt is complaining of palpitations and
chest discomfort. What would be indicated?: 12-lead ECG
14.A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored in the
ICU. Measurement of which of the following would indicate if tissue
hypoxia is present?: SVO2
15. A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he was found
unconscious in the bedroom closet of his home following a house fire.
He is currently receiving supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather
mask. An arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as
follows:
pH 7.22
PaCO2 45 mm Hg
PaO2 345 mm Hg
HCO3- 118 mEq/L
1. Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the
RT ensure that:: The transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
2. The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during
bron- choscopy b/c its:: Flexibility
3. The capnogram tracing above was obtained from a mechanically
ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should:: Check the
exhalation valve
4. A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the
ther- apist occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The
therapist could do all of the following EXCEPT:: Use a longer suction
catheter
5. The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is:: The patient
may gag or fight the device
,6. While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during car-
diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir
is missing. The therapist should conclude that:: The FiO2 will most likely
be less than 1.0
7. A patient with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of
thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for this pt would be:: A heated
large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer
8. Which of the following humidity devices is the most economical choice
for use in an intubated, mechanically ventilated pt who only needs short-
term ventilation?: Heat moisture exchanger
9. Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of
an air-entrainment mask?: (4) Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment
ports-YES Altering the size of the
jet orifice-YES
,10.The respiratory therapist noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on
the low pressure monitor is consistently less than the preset CPAP of an
infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of the following should the therapist do
FIRST to correct this problem?: Tighten all connections
11. While the respiratory therapist is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a
2L/min nasal cannula, the pt complains of not being able to detect any
oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the following actions would be
appropriate?-
: Tighten all connections
12.While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via transtracheal
catheter, the patient complains of a persistent, nonproductive cough and
tracheal irritation. The appropriate action at this time would be what?:
Reposition the catheter
, 13.A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the ED. Through
an interpreter, it is learned that the pt is complaining of palpitations and
chest discomfort. What would be indicated?: 12-lead ECG
14.A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored in the
ICU. Measurement of which of the following would indicate if tissue
hypoxia is present?: SVO2
15. A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he was found
unconscious in the bedroom closet of his home following a house fire.
He is currently receiving supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather
mask. An arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as
follows:
pH 7.22
PaCO2 45 mm Hg
PaO2 345 mm Hg
HCO3- 118 mEq/L
