Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
Answers
A sputum gram stain report indicates the presence of a gram-positive organism (diplococcus) in
the sputum. The following data is available:
WBC 28,000 cu mm
Hb 14.5 g/dL
RBC 4.6 g/dL
HCT 42%
Which of the following medication would be most appropriate?
A. vancomycin
B. gentamycin
C. budesonide
D. amoxicillin D. amoxicillin
Gram positive organisms, such as diplococcus, staphylococcus, etc) are treated using penicillin
class antimicrobials. These include penicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, and others.
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
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Which of the following data should be recorded in the patient's medical record after the therapist
coaches a post-op patient through sustained maximal inhalation therapy with a volume-oriented
incentive spirometer?
A. expiratory reserve volume
B. inspiratory reserve volume
C. inspiratory capacity
D. vital capacity C. inspiratory capacity
If the patient is using a volume oriented incentive spirometer, inspiratory capacity must be
included in the documentation in the medical record.
A 39-week gestational age neonate delivered 1 hour prior requires oxygen by hood. Which of the
following devices should be assembled?
1. aerosol heater
2. O2/air blender
3. large-bore tubing
4. oxygen analyzer
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
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A. 2, 3, and 4
B. 1, 2, 3, and 4
C. 1, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, and 3 B. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Because maintaining constant body temperature is paramount for an infant, use of an aerosol
heater is important. An oxygen-air blender, along with large-bore corrugated tubing will also be
needed to deliver supplemental oxygen. Additionally, an oxygen analyzer will be needed to
determine, maintain, and adjust FIO2 as needed.
The respiratory therapist notices a disparity in the heart rate as reported by an SpO2 monitor and
a finger probe compared to a palpated heart rate. Which can best explain this?
1. poor peripheral perfusion
2. excessive ambient light
3. presence of finger-nail polish
4. low hemoglobin
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
Answers
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only A. 1, 2, and 3 only
A 150-lb (68-kg) male is receiving volume-cycled mechanical ventilation on the following
settings:
Mode SIMV
Rate 16
VT 450 mL
FIO2 0.45
PEEP 12 cm H2O
Peak Pressure 32 cm H2O
Which of the following alarm settings is most appropriate?
A. Low VT 350 mL, low pressure 22 cmH2O, high pressure 45 cmH2O
Answers
A sputum gram stain report indicates the presence of a gram-positive organism (diplococcus) in
the sputum. The following data is available:
WBC 28,000 cu mm
Hb 14.5 g/dL
RBC 4.6 g/dL
HCT 42%
Which of the following medication would be most appropriate?
A. vancomycin
B. gentamycin
C. budesonide
D. amoxicillin D. amoxicillin
Gram positive organisms, such as diplococcus, staphylococcus, etc) are treated using penicillin
class antimicrobials. These include penicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, and others.
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
Answers
Which of the following data should be recorded in the patient's medical record after the therapist
coaches a post-op patient through sustained maximal inhalation therapy with a volume-oriented
incentive spirometer?
A. expiratory reserve volume
B. inspiratory reserve volume
C. inspiratory capacity
D. vital capacity C. inspiratory capacity
If the patient is using a volume oriented incentive spirometer, inspiratory capacity must be
included in the documentation in the medical record.
A 39-week gestational age neonate delivered 1 hour prior requires oxygen by hood. Which of the
following devices should be assembled?
1. aerosol heater
2. O2/air blender
3. large-bore tubing
4. oxygen analyzer
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
Answers
A. 2, 3, and 4
B. 1, 2, 3, and 4
C. 1, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, and 3 B. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Because maintaining constant body temperature is paramount for an infant, use of an aerosol
heater is important. An oxygen-air blender, along with large-bore corrugated tubing will also be
needed to deliver supplemental oxygen. Additionally, an oxygen analyzer will be needed to
determine, maintain, and adjust FIO2 as needed.
The respiratory therapist notices a disparity in the heart rate as reported by an SpO2 monitor and
a finger probe compared to a palpated heart rate. Which can best explain this?
1. poor peripheral perfusion
2. excessive ambient light
3. presence of finger-nail polish
4. low hemoglobin
, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
Answers
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only A. 1, 2, and 3 only
A 150-lb (68-kg) male is receiving volume-cycled mechanical ventilation on the following
settings:
Mode SIMV
Rate 16
VT 450 mL
FIO2 0.45
PEEP 12 cm H2O
Peak Pressure 32 cm H2O
Which of the following alarm settings is most appropriate?
A. Low VT 350 mL, low pressure 22 cmH2O, high pressure 45 cmH2O
