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Secure Comprehensive Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE Practice Test (Form B) A patient with a PBW of 55 kg (121 lb) is receiving VC, A/C ventilation. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.70 Mandatory rate 14 VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cm H2O pH 7.35 PaCO2 35 mm Hg PaO2 40 mm Hg HCO3- 19 mEq/L BE - 6 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 74% A respiratory therapist should recommend A. changing to SIMV mode. B. increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. C. changing to 5 cm H2O CPAP. D. increasing to 400 mL VT. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. When instructing a patient on the administration of umeclidinium/vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta), which of the following is most important to emphasize? A. Gargle immediately after use. B. Inhale slowly with a breath hold. C. Breathe in fast and deep. D. Shake medication vigorously before use. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Breathe in fast and deep Umeclidinium/vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta) is a DPI that requires rapid inhalation. Following placement of a tracheostomy tube for long-term mechanical ventilation, which of the following patient positions best prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia? A. prone B. Trendelenburg C. supine D. semi-Fowler - CORRECT ANSWER-D. semi-Fowler Routine use of semi-Fowler positioning with the head of the bed elevated at an angle of 30-45 degrees has been shown to decrease rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Which of the following is used to monitor the partial pressure of transcutaneous carbon dioxide? A. red-light absorption sensor B. electromechanical transducer C. infrared analyzer D.Stow-Severinghaus electrode - CORRECT ANSWER-D.Stow-Severinghaus electrode An adult patient requires frequent blood sampling and medication administrations through an IV for 1 month. The preferred vascular access is a A. peripherally inserted central catheter. B. subclavian central vascular line. C. standard peripheral IV line. D. internal jugular catheter. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. peripherally inserted central catheter. A PICC is the best choice for long-term IV access and allows for blood sampling.

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