RC 324 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the proper position for the endotracheal tube in a neonate? - ANS T3, below the
thoracic inlet and above the carina
What is the proper placement for an umbilical arterial catheter? - ANS T6-T10
True or False: The proper placement for the umbilical venous catheter is in the liver. -
ANS false
What are the possible complications of peripherally inserted central (PICC) catheter? Choose all
that apply.
A. Pneumothorax
B. Hemothorax
C. Hematoma
D. Infection - ANS A, B, C and D
What is the proper alignment for an infant during a chest x-ray? - ANS everything neutral
(head, neck, hips), arms positioned where you want them
T of F: The abbreviation IVH stands for Intraventricular Hemorrhage and is graded by severity
from 1-4. - ANS true
T or F: The abbreviation HIE stands for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. - ANS true
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, T or F: The abbreviation ROP stands for Retinopathy of Prematurity and is graded by severity
from stages 1-5. - ANS true
T or F: When assisting with turning an infant in IVH precaution the bedside respiratory therapist
should use gentle turns keeping the head, kneck, spine, and hips in alignment. - ANS true
What disease states are you concerned about when deciding to monitor pre and post ductal
saturations? (Select all that apply) - ANS CHD, PPHN
How can waveform capnography be useful during CPR? - ANS rises with ROSC, determining
adequate chest compressions
When using a transcutaneous monitor to trend CO2, what steps can you take to improve its
accuracy? - ANS 1. choose a proper site to place the probe
2. prep the skin, don't use any lotions or oils where the probe is placed
3. rotate the site every 3-4 hours
4. calibrate the sensors routinely
5. make sure the temperature setting is correct for the patient
You are caring for a 2kg neonate, when placing a UAC, what depth would you place it? -
ANS 15
What situation would require an arterial blood gas rather than a capillary blood gas to ensure
accurate representation of the patient's ventilation and oxygenation status? - ANS poor
peripheral perfusion
When obtaining a capillary blood gas, which site is NOT correct?
Ear lobe
The side of the heel
The arch of the foot
Finger - ANS the arch of the foot
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AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the proper position for the endotracheal tube in a neonate? - ANS T3, below the
thoracic inlet and above the carina
What is the proper placement for an umbilical arterial catheter? - ANS T6-T10
True or False: The proper placement for the umbilical venous catheter is in the liver. -
ANS false
What are the possible complications of peripherally inserted central (PICC) catheter? Choose all
that apply.
A. Pneumothorax
B. Hemothorax
C. Hematoma
D. Infection - ANS A, B, C and D
What is the proper alignment for an infant during a chest x-ray? - ANS everything neutral
(head, neck, hips), arms positioned where you want them
T of F: The abbreviation IVH stands for Intraventricular Hemorrhage and is graded by severity
from 1-4. - ANS true
T or F: The abbreviation HIE stands for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. - ANS true
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, T or F: The abbreviation ROP stands for Retinopathy of Prematurity and is graded by severity
from stages 1-5. - ANS true
T or F: When assisting with turning an infant in IVH precaution the bedside respiratory therapist
should use gentle turns keeping the head, kneck, spine, and hips in alignment. - ANS true
What disease states are you concerned about when deciding to monitor pre and post ductal
saturations? (Select all that apply) - ANS CHD, PPHN
How can waveform capnography be useful during CPR? - ANS rises with ROSC, determining
adequate chest compressions
When using a transcutaneous monitor to trend CO2, what steps can you take to improve its
accuracy? - ANS 1. choose a proper site to place the probe
2. prep the skin, don't use any lotions or oils where the probe is placed
3. rotate the site every 3-4 hours
4. calibrate the sensors routinely
5. make sure the temperature setting is correct for the patient
You are caring for a 2kg neonate, when placing a UAC, what depth would you place it? -
ANS 15
What situation would require an arterial blood gas rather than a capillary blood gas to ensure
accurate representation of the patient's ventilation and oxygenation status? - ANS poor
peripheral perfusion
When obtaining a capillary blood gas, which site is NOT correct?
Ear lobe
The side of the heel
The arch of the foot
Finger - ANS the arch of the foot
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