Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
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Which of the parameters is the most reliable indicator that the patient is ready for ventilator
liberation? Vital capacity
In preparation for pulmonary function testing the respiratory therapist interviews the patient to
investigate the use of tobacco products. The patient reports smoking five packs a day for 10 years
and 1.5 packs a day for 20 years. What is the pack year history of smoking for these patients.?
80
During the difficult intubation, the emergency room physician request an endotracheal tube that
is smaller than recommended for the patient's height and ideal body weight. As a result, the
respiratory therapist should anticipate? An increase in RAW
In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician request a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of
the following is needed to determine the dead space tidal volume ratio? Arterial blood
gases and capnographic data
A respiratory therapist is determining a VD/VT ratio. Which of the following is needed to
complete this analysis? PetCO2 and PaCO2
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is least likely to promote the spread of nosocomial infection in a
hospital? Use of unit dose medication
Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of hemoglobin? RBC
Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure
ventilation via pressure Cycled ventilator? Low volume
Patients with large next week experience frequent dislodging of the tracheostomy tube need a
Longer tracheostomy tube
Which of the following would be most effective at resolving a humidity Deficits for a patient
who is into baited with an 8.0 mm endotracheal tube? Concha heated Humidifier
A patient with suspected myasthenia gravis in the emergency room should receive which of the
following to confirm a diagnosis? Edrophonium Bromide
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is an important action when joining an arterial blood gas sample?
Choose a radio site with adequate ulnar circulation
Which of the following would be most helpful for a patient with fixed upper airway obstruction?
Heliox therapy
Which of the following oxygen modalities would be appropriate for a 220 pound man with
diabetic ketoacidosis who requires 40% supplemental oxygen? Air entrainment mask
While administering a treatment with albuterol to a patient with COPD the therapist notes a
sudden change in a patient's color to mark cyanosis. The patient appears apneic and the heart rate
on the pulse oximeter indicates 30/min. The therapist should first Begin mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation
Prior to the removal of chest tubes, which of the following should be done clamp the chest
tube for 24 hours
Which of the following will help a patient to speak while intubatedwith a tracheostomy tube?
Passy-Muir valve
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Prior to obtaining an MEP value with a pressure manometer, the respiratory therapist notes the
needle is pointing at a positive pressure of -4 cmH2O prior to the maneuver. During the MEP
maneuver, the needle reaches 32 cmH2O. The therapist should Record an MEP of
36CMH20
What would occur on a time cycle ventilator with the fixed rate if the inspiratory flow rate was
increased? Increased in tidal volume
Why should a respiratory therapist first open the airway of a patient who is apneic? The
patient may be experiencing upper airway occlusion
Which of the following is a strategy that may help reduce or prevent auto peep in a patient with
ARDS? High flow rates
A pediatric patient has a nonproductive cough. A chest radiograph reveals a foreign body in the
right mainstem Bronchi. Which of the following should be used to alleviate the problem?
Bronchoscope
Answers
Which of the parameters is the most reliable indicator that the patient is ready for ventilator
liberation? Vital capacity
In preparation for pulmonary function testing the respiratory therapist interviews the patient to
investigate the use of tobacco products. The patient reports smoking five packs a day for 10 years
and 1.5 packs a day for 20 years. What is the pack year history of smoking for these patients.?
80
During the difficult intubation, the emergency room physician request an endotracheal tube that
is smaller than recommended for the patient's height and ideal body weight. As a result, the
respiratory therapist should anticipate? An increase in RAW
In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician request a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of
the following is needed to determine the dead space tidal volume ratio? Arterial blood
gases and capnographic data
A respiratory therapist is determining a VD/VT ratio. Which of the following is needed to
complete this analysis? PetCO2 and PaCO2
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is least likely to promote the spread of nosocomial infection in a
hospital? Use of unit dose medication
Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of hemoglobin? RBC
Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure
ventilation via pressure Cycled ventilator? Low volume
Patients with large next week experience frequent dislodging of the tracheostomy tube need a
Longer tracheostomy tube
Which of the following would be most effective at resolving a humidity Deficits for a patient
who is into baited with an 8.0 mm endotracheal tube? Concha heated Humidifier
A patient with suspected myasthenia gravis in the emergency room should receive which of the
following to confirm a diagnosis? Edrophonium Bromide
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Which of the following is an important action when joining an arterial blood gas sample?
Choose a radio site with adequate ulnar circulation
Which of the following would be most helpful for a patient with fixed upper airway obstruction?
Heliox therapy
Which of the following oxygen modalities would be appropriate for a 220 pound man with
diabetic ketoacidosis who requires 40% supplemental oxygen? Air entrainment mask
While administering a treatment with albuterol to a patient with COPD the therapist notes a
sudden change in a patient's color to mark cyanosis. The patient appears apneic and the heart rate
on the pulse oximeter indicates 30/min. The therapist should first Begin mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation
Prior to the removal of chest tubes, which of the following should be done clamp the chest
tube for 24 hours
Which of the following will help a patient to speak while intubatedwith a tracheostomy tube?
Passy-Muir valve
, Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And
Answers
Prior to obtaining an MEP value with a pressure manometer, the respiratory therapist notes the
needle is pointing at a positive pressure of -4 cmH2O prior to the maneuver. During the MEP
maneuver, the needle reaches 32 cmH2O. The therapist should Record an MEP of
36CMH20
What would occur on a time cycle ventilator with the fixed rate if the inspiratory flow rate was
increased? Increased in tidal volume
Why should a respiratory therapist first open the airway of a patient who is apneic? The
patient may be experiencing upper airway occlusion
Which of the following is a strategy that may help reduce or prevent auto peep in a patient with
ARDS? High flow rates
A pediatric patient has a nonproductive cough. A chest radiograph reveals a foreign body in the
right mainstem Bronchi. Which of the following should be used to alleviate the problem?
Bronchoscope
