_____________ should b administered when a PT has pulmonary edema, liver and kidney
disease, or CHF.
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Furosemide (Lasix) - Diuretic
The respiratory therapist is assessing a patient's vital signs and notes that the pulse
feels weak and thready. This would most likely be associated with which of the
following conditions?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Shock
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Increased systemic vascular resistance.
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, b. Shock (*PT isn't perfusing)
While providing education to PTs who will be discharged home on oxygen therapy,
the RT explains the hazards associated w oxygen delivery equipment in the home. This
instruction should include all of the following EXCEPT
a. liquid oxygen burns when refilling portable tanks
b. how to properly secure oxygen cylinders for transport
c. use of grounded 3-prong outlets for electrical equipment
d. emergency procedure to deal with gas explosions
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d. emergency procedure to deal with gas explosions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves the oxygenation status of a PT by
a. decreasing the partial pressure of oxygen
b. increasing the barometric pressure
c. having the PT inspire 100% oxygen
d. elevating the fractional concentration of oxygen
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b. increasing the barometric pressure
_____________________ can result in frostbite burns to the skin when filling a portable tank.
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, Liquid bulk oxygen systems
A child in the EC had a recent cold tht developed gradually into a barking cough over
2 - 3 days. What should the RT suspect?
a. Acute epiglottitis
b. Croup
c. ARDS
d. Pneumonia
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b. Croup
The RT is asked to administer 2.5 mg of albuterol. The medication is available in a 0.5%
solution. How many mL of albuterol should be administered?
a. 2.0 mL
b. 3.0 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1.0 mL
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c. 0.5 mL
Which of the following should b monitored to check a PT's smoking compliance?
a. CO%
b. FeNO
, c. PaO2
d. PaCO2
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a. CO%
Which drug is most commonly seen on the NBRC and should b recommended to PTs
who appear anxious and have multiple fractures of ribs, clavicles, femurs?
a. Morphine
b. Sildenafil
c. Succinylcholine
d. Propofol
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a. Morphine
The respiratory therapist prepares to administer inhaled nitric oxide to a neonate w
respiratory distress syndrome. The most appropriate initial dose of iNO for this PT is
a. 5 ppm
b. 10 ppm
c. 15 ppm
d. 20 ppm
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d. 20 ppm
*Remember tht standard initial dose for iNO therapy is 20 - 40 ppm!
disease, or CHF.
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Furosemide (Lasix) - Diuretic
The respiratory therapist is assessing a patient's vital signs and notes that the pulse
feels weak and thready. This would most likely be associated with which of the
following conditions?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Shock
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Increased systemic vascular resistance.
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, b. Shock (*PT isn't perfusing)
While providing education to PTs who will be discharged home on oxygen therapy,
the RT explains the hazards associated w oxygen delivery equipment in the home. This
instruction should include all of the following EXCEPT
a. liquid oxygen burns when refilling portable tanks
b. how to properly secure oxygen cylinders for transport
c. use of grounded 3-prong outlets for electrical equipment
d. emergency procedure to deal with gas explosions
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d. emergency procedure to deal with gas explosions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves the oxygenation status of a PT by
a. decreasing the partial pressure of oxygen
b. increasing the barometric pressure
c. having the PT inspire 100% oxygen
d. elevating the fractional concentration of oxygen
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b. increasing the barometric pressure
_____________________ can result in frostbite burns to the skin when filling a portable tank.
Give this one a try later!
, Liquid bulk oxygen systems
A child in the EC had a recent cold tht developed gradually into a barking cough over
2 - 3 days. What should the RT suspect?
a. Acute epiglottitis
b. Croup
c. ARDS
d. Pneumonia
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b. Croup
The RT is asked to administer 2.5 mg of albuterol. The medication is available in a 0.5%
solution. How many mL of albuterol should be administered?
a. 2.0 mL
b. 3.0 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1.0 mL
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c. 0.5 mL
Which of the following should b monitored to check a PT's smoking compliance?
a. CO%
b. FeNO
, c. PaO2
d. PaCO2
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a. CO%
Which drug is most commonly seen on the NBRC and should b recommended to PTs
who appear anxious and have multiple fractures of ribs, clavicles, femurs?
a. Morphine
b. Sildenafil
c. Succinylcholine
d. Propofol
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a. Morphine
The respiratory therapist prepares to administer inhaled nitric oxide to a neonate w
respiratory distress syndrome. The most appropriate initial dose of iNO for this PT is
a. 5 ppm
b. 10 ppm
c. 15 ppm
d. 20 ppm
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d. 20 ppm
*Remember tht standard initial dose for iNO therapy is 20 - 40 ppm!
