A 56yo patient initial c/o SOB. Pulmonary Function data obtained: Pre/Post
FVC 3.9L/ 4.7L; FEV1 2.4L/ 2.9L; FEF25-75% 1.2L/sec/ 1.4L/sec
A. oral steroid administration
B. beta-agonist therapy
C. O2 therapy
D. Theophylline therapy
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B. beta-agonist therapy
Which of the following is most beneficial for a patient with acute severe
bronchospasms?
A. N-acetylcysteine
B. albuterol
,C. salmeterol (serevent)
D. racemic epinephrine
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B. albuterol
When attempting to obtain an ABG sample, a RT performs a modified Allen's Test. The
RT observes that only the left palm remains pale following testing. From which of the
following arteries should the RT obtain a sample?
A. left radial
B. right radial
C. right ulnar
D. left ulnar
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B. right radial
The preferred method of determining the proper depth of insertion for a
nasopharyngeal airway is to measure from the:
A. tip of the nare to the chin
B. chin to the sternal notch
C. corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
D. tip of the nare to the tip of the earlobe
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, D. tip of the nare to the tip of the earlobe
A 6'2" 90kg 60yo male is admitted to an ICU following smoke inhalation. He has a RR
of 28bpm while receiving supplemental O2 by NRB mask at 15L/min. ABG analysis
results are: pH 7.25; PaCO2 60; PaO2 39; HCO3 26; BE -3; SaO2 73%. After intubation,
which of the following settings would be most appropriate for the patient?
A. 5cmH2O CPAP, FiO2 1.0
B. 8cmH2O CPAP, FiO2 0.70
C. VC SIMV, FiO2 0.70, mandatory rate 10, Vt 500, PEEP 8
D. VC AC, FiO2 1.0, mandatory rate 12, Vt 650, PEEP 5
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C. VC SIMV, FiO2 0.70, mandatory rate 10, Vt 500, PEEP 8
A patient is receiving mechanical ventilation has also been receiving in-line
bronchodilator treatment every 4hrs. To determine the effectiveness of these
treatment over the last 24hrs, a RT should review the patient's ventilator
A. lung compliance
B. airway resistance
C. plateau pressure
D. physiologic dead space
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B. airway resistance
, A patient will take SVN treatment at home. Which of the following should be done to
keep the equipment free from infection causing bacteria?
A. rinse with tap water after each treatment
B. soak in boiling water at least 10 minutes daily
C. soak in mild detergent twice weekly
D. wash, then soak in alcohol solution daily
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C. soak in mild detergent twice weekly
A patient with history of sleep apnea is receiving NPPV with IPAP 12 and EPAP 4. The
patient no longer demonstrates periods of apnea. ABG analysis results are: pH 7.33;
PaCO2 62; PaO2 65; HCO3- 33; BE +5; SaO2 93%
A RT should recommend?
A. increase the IPAP settings
B. increase the EPAP settings
C. adjusting the triggering sensitivity
D. initiating CPAP
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A. increase the IPAP settings
Which of the following conditions may be caused by persistent vomitting?
A. polycythemia
B. anemia
FVC 3.9L/ 4.7L; FEV1 2.4L/ 2.9L; FEF25-75% 1.2L/sec/ 1.4L/sec
A. oral steroid administration
B. beta-agonist therapy
C. O2 therapy
D. Theophylline therapy
Give this one a try later!
B. beta-agonist therapy
Which of the following is most beneficial for a patient with acute severe
bronchospasms?
A. N-acetylcysteine
B. albuterol
,C. salmeterol (serevent)
D. racemic epinephrine
Give this one a try later!
B. albuterol
When attempting to obtain an ABG sample, a RT performs a modified Allen's Test. The
RT observes that only the left palm remains pale following testing. From which of the
following arteries should the RT obtain a sample?
A. left radial
B. right radial
C. right ulnar
D. left ulnar
Give this one a try later!
B. right radial
The preferred method of determining the proper depth of insertion for a
nasopharyngeal airway is to measure from the:
A. tip of the nare to the chin
B. chin to the sternal notch
C. corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
D. tip of the nare to the tip of the earlobe
Give this one a try later!
, D. tip of the nare to the tip of the earlobe
A 6'2" 90kg 60yo male is admitted to an ICU following smoke inhalation. He has a RR
of 28bpm while receiving supplemental O2 by NRB mask at 15L/min. ABG analysis
results are: pH 7.25; PaCO2 60; PaO2 39; HCO3 26; BE -3; SaO2 73%. After intubation,
which of the following settings would be most appropriate for the patient?
A. 5cmH2O CPAP, FiO2 1.0
B. 8cmH2O CPAP, FiO2 0.70
C. VC SIMV, FiO2 0.70, mandatory rate 10, Vt 500, PEEP 8
D. VC AC, FiO2 1.0, mandatory rate 12, Vt 650, PEEP 5
Give this one a try later!
C. VC SIMV, FiO2 0.70, mandatory rate 10, Vt 500, PEEP 8
A patient is receiving mechanical ventilation has also been receiving in-line
bronchodilator treatment every 4hrs. To determine the effectiveness of these
treatment over the last 24hrs, a RT should review the patient's ventilator
A. lung compliance
B. airway resistance
C. plateau pressure
D. physiologic dead space
Give this one a try later!
B. airway resistance
, A patient will take SVN treatment at home. Which of the following should be done to
keep the equipment free from infection causing bacteria?
A. rinse with tap water after each treatment
B. soak in boiling water at least 10 minutes daily
C. soak in mild detergent twice weekly
D. wash, then soak in alcohol solution daily
Give this one a try later!
C. soak in mild detergent twice weekly
A patient with history of sleep apnea is receiving NPPV with IPAP 12 and EPAP 4. The
patient no longer demonstrates periods of apnea. ABG analysis results are: pH 7.33;
PaCO2 62; PaO2 65; HCO3- 33; BE +5; SaO2 93%
A RT should recommend?
A. increase the IPAP settings
B. increase the EPAP settings
C. adjusting the triggering sensitivity
D. initiating CPAP
Give this one a try later!
A. increase the IPAP settings
Which of the following conditions may be caused by persistent vomitting?
A. polycythemia
B. anemia
