NBRC TMC Exam-R QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A+ GRADED

NBRC TMC Exam-R QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A+ GRADED Excessive bubbling is noted in the water seal chamber of a chest tube drainage system. All connections are secure. The respiratory therapist should first A. clamp where the tube exits the patient. B. replace the tubing. C. reduce the suction pressure. D. disconnect and submerge the tube in water. - The correct answer is : A A pulmonary rehab patient has the following arterial blood gas on air: pH 7.37 PaCO2 50 torr PaO2 62 torr HCO3- 30 mEq/L SaO2 87% COHb 6.5% What should the respiratory therapist suspect about this patient? A. rehab is effective B. recent exposure to cigarette smoke C. there is no long-term lung damage D. rehab should be discontinued - The correct answer Continues...