TMC SELF-ASSESSMENT EXAM (FORM 2025A) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation. Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to confirm tracheal intubation? A.cm marking of the endotracheal tube B.observable condensation in the tube C.pulse oximetry D.colorimetric capnography - ANSWER D. colorimetric capnography A respiratory therapist is asked to review a newborn's history. The following information is available about the first few minutes after birth: 1 minute5 minutesAppearance acrocyanosis pinkHeart rate 70/min 110/minReflexcough coughMuscle toneweak active motionRespiratory rate 20/min 40/min Which of the following APGAR scores should the therapist expect to see for this infant? 1-minute 5-minute1. 4 82. 5 83. 6 104. 7 10 A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4 - ANSWER C. 3 A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago. She reports increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks. A chest radiograph shows no significant changes. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST? A.transtracheal aspiration B.airway clearance therapy C.bronchodilator treatments D.respiratory isolation - ANSWER B. airway clearance therapy A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and albuterol prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT A.refer the patient for allergy skin testing. B.educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements. C.instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising. D.suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising. - ANSWER C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend to dry in an intubated patient? A.a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg B.a relative humidity of 100% at 22° C (71.6° F) C.a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F) D.a