TMC practice exam 2 Question and 100% correct Answers

TMC practice exam 2 Question and 100% correct Answers The respiratory therapist receives an order for postural drainage and vibration. With the bed flat, the therapist places the patient in a prone position with pillows under his hips. Which lung segments are being treated with this position? A. Anterior segments of the upper lobes B. Superior segments of the upper lobes C. Posterior basal segments of the lower lobes D. Superior segments of the lower lobes - ANSWER-D.Superior segments of the lower lobes A patient is admitted to the Emergency Department via ambulance. The cardiac monitor indicates sinus tachycardia. The patient is orally intubated with a size 7.5 mm ID endotracheal tube and is being manually ventilated. What other point of care monitoring should the respiratory therapist recommend for this patient? A. Arterial blood gas analysis B. Transcutaneous monitoring C. Pulse oximetry D. Serum electrolyte analysis - ANSWER-C.Pulse oximetry A patient has 2 mediastinal chest tubes following a thoracotomy. The respiratory therapist notes that there is continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber of the chest drainage system. The therapist should A. check for a leak in the system. B. add water to the water seal chamber. C. increase the amount of suction.