TMC A Exam with Questions and Solutions

TMC A Exam with Questions and Solutions A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago. She reports increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks. A chest radiograph shows no significant changes. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST? A. transtracheal aspiration B. airway clearance therapy C. bronchodilator treatments D. respiratory isolation ANSWER B. airway clearance therapy A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and albuterol prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT A. refer the patient for allergy skin testing. B. educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements. C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising. D. suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising. ANSWER C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising. In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend to dry in an intubated patient? A. a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22° C (71.6° F) C. a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F) D. an absolute humidity of 44 mg/L ANSWER B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22° C (71.6° F)