C&S TMC EXAM TWO questions with correct answers

Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: Answer -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: Answer -flexibility The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: Answer -check the exhalation valve A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the therapist occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all of the following EXCEPT Answer -use a longer suction catheter The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: Answer -the ot may gag or fight the device While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is missing. The therapist should conclude that: Answer -the FiO2 will most likely be less than 1.0 A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for this pt would be: Answer -a heated large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer