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Which of the following is the most effective device to increase the absolute humidity delivered
to a patient?
A. Aerosol mask
B. Bubble humidifier
C. Heated passover humidifier
D. Heat moisture exchanger - Answer✔C. Heated passover humidifier
When reviewing a patient arterial BP waveform, a RT notes that the systolic BP is 120mmHg
during inspiration and 135 mmHg during expiration. This should be documented as: -
Answer✔D. Pulsus paradoxus
A 50 year old female patient is admitted to the ED for facial trauma, including a broken nose
and jaw. The patient demonstrates difficulty in breathing result of profuse oral bleeding. An ED
physician performs a tracheostomy procedure. After the tube is inserted, which of the following
steps should the RT prioritize.
A. Ensure the cuff has been properly inflated
B. Suction oral and tracheal secretions
C. Hyper oxygenate the patient for 3 mins
D. Request a CXR - Answer✔A. Ensure the cuff has been properly inflated
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A patient admitted with pneumonia and bilateral atelectasis has been receiving 20 L/min
oxygen by high-flow cannula at an FiO2 of 0.70 for 3 days. ABG analysis results are:
pH 7.43
PCO2 38mmHg
PO2 120mmHg
HCO3 25 mEq/L
BE +1 mEq/L
SaO2 (calc) 98%
which of the following should the RT do?
A. Decrease the flow
B. Decrease the FiO2
C. Decrease the flow and FiO2 simultaneously
D. Change to a standard nasal cannula - Answer✔B. Decrease the FiO2
The lung volume data below are reported for an adult patient:
Predicted Observed Percent
(L) (L) predicted
FVC 4.47 4.26 95%
IC 3.42 3.33 97%
IRV 2.82 2.80 99%
VT 0.60 0.53 88%
ERV 1.05 0.93 89%
These values are:
A. within normal limits
B. Suggestive of small airway disease
C. Suggestive of mild restrictive disease
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D. Suggestive of severe restrictive disease - Answer✔A. within normal limits
A RT is managing the ventilatory support of an intubated patient being transported in an
unpressurized aircraft at 8000ft. Which of the following is most critical to monitor during
transport?
A. Tidal Volume
B. Auto-PEEP
C. End-tidal CO2
D. Pulse oximetry - Answer✔D. Pulse oximetry
A RT is reviewing a chart of a 60 year old male who is 178 cm( 5 ft 10in) tall. Weighs 73 kg and
has moderate dyspnea. The CXR report indicates the patient has flattened diaphragm, severe
hyperinflation and small cardiothoracic ratio. The PFT results are as follows:
FVC 2.45 L
FEV1/FVC % 48%
FEF25-75% 1.25 L.sec
FRC by helium dilution 3.75 L
RV/ TLC % 45%
DLCO 12 mL/min/mmHg
Which of the following should the RT review to further evaluate the extent air trapping?
A. Flow-volume loop
B. Post bronchodilator therapy
C. Nitrogen washout
D. Body plethysmography - Answer✔A. Flow-volume loop
A RT runs a control solution through a blood gas analyzer as part of daily maintenance. The
measured PO2 is 0.5 mmHg outside of the acceptable range. The RT should:
A. Report results after compensating for the deviation
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B. Replace the PO2 electrode and recalibrate the analyzer
C. Analyze another control solution for comparison
D. Perform a two-point calibration and return the control - Answer✔D. Perform a two-point
calibration and return the control
A patient receiving mechanical ventilation requires frequent suctioning. A RT should FIRST:
A. Change to heat moisture exchanger
B. Recommend adding a mucolytic agent
C. Install a closed-circuit suction catheter
D. Increase the temperature setting on the humidifier - Answer✔C. Install a closed-circuit
suction catheter
A patient is admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of pneumonia. A CXR indicates infiltrates in
the right lower lobe with elevation of the right hemidiaphragm. The patient has a cough
producing a minimal amount of tenacious, purulent sputum. Which of the following should the
RT do?
A. Perform nasotracheal suctioning
B. Administer a mucolytic agent
C. Initiate incentive spirometry Q4H
D. Recommend vibratory PEP therapy - Answer✔D. Recommend vibratory PEP therapy
A mini-bronchalveolar lavage procedure is recommended for diagnosing?
A. Ventilator associated pneumonia
B. Pleural effusion
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Answer✔A. Ventilator associated pneumonia
Which of the following is most likely responsible when a pressure cycled ventilator fails to cycle
to expiration
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Secure Comprehensive Therapist Multiple-
Choice SAE (2025) Comprehensive Exam
Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass
Which of the following is the most effective device to increase the absolute humidity delivered
to a patient?
A. Aerosol mask
B. Bubble humidifier
C. Heated passover humidifier
D. Heat moisture exchanger - Answer✔C. Heated passover humidifier
When reviewing a patient arterial BP waveform, a RT notes that the systolic BP is 120mmHg
during inspiration and 135 mmHg during expiration. This should be documented as: -
Answer✔D. Pulsus paradoxus
A 50 year old female patient is admitted to the ED for facial trauma, including a broken nose
and jaw. The patient demonstrates difficulty in breathing result of profuse oral bleeding. An ED
physician performs a tracheostomy procedure. After the tube is inserted, which of the following
steps should the RT prioritize.
A. Ensure the cuff has been properly inflated
B. Suction oral and tracheal secretions
C. Hyper oxygenate the patient for 3 mins
D. Request a CXR - Answer✔A. Ensure the cuff has been properly inflated
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A patient admitted with pneumonia and bilateral atelectasis has been receiving 20 L/min
oxygen by high-flow cannula at an FiO2 of 0.70 for 3 days. ABG analysis results are:
pH 7.43
PCO2 38mmHg
PO2 120mmHg
HCO3 25 mEq/L
BE +1 mEq/L
SaO2 (calc) 98%
which of the following should the RT do?
A. Decrease the flow
B. Decrease the FiO2
C. Decrease the flow and FiO2 simultaneously
D. Change to a standard nasal cannula - Answer✔B. Decrease the FiO2
The lung volume data below are reported for an adult patient:
Predicted Observed Percent
(L) (L) predicted
FVC 4.47 4.26 95%
IC 3.42 3.33 97%
IRV 2.82 2.80 99%
VT 0.60 0.53 88%
ERV 1.05 0.93 89%
These values are:
A. within normal limits
B. Suggestive of small airway disease
C. Suggestive of mild restrictive disease
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D. Suggestive of severe restrictive disease - Answer✔A. within normal limits
A RT is managing the ventilatory support of an intubated patient being transported in an
unpressurized aircraft at 8000ft. Which of the following is most critical to monitor during
transport?
A. Tidal Volume
B. Auto-PEEP
C. End-tidal CO2
D. Pulse oximetry - Answer✔D. Pulse oximetry
A RT is reviewing a chart of a 60 year old male who is 178 cm( 5 ft 10in) tall. Weighs 73 kg and
has moderate dyspnea. The CXR report indicates the patient has flattened diaphragm, severe
hyperinflation and small cardiothoracic ratio. The PFT results are as follows:
FVC 2.45 L
FEV1/FVC % 48%
FEF25-75% 1.25 L.sec
FRC by helium dilution 3.75 L
RV/ TLC % 45%
DLCO 12 mL/min/mmHg
Which of the following should the RT review to further evaluate the extent air trapping?
A. Flow-volume loop
B. Post bronchodilator therapy
C. Nitrogen washout
D. Body plethysmography - Answer✔A. Flow-volume loop
A RT runs a control solution through a blood gas analyzer as part of daily maintenance. The
measured PO2 is 0.5 mmHg outside of the acceptable range. The RT should:
A. Report results after compensating for the deviation
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B. Replace the PO2 electrode and recalibrate the analyzer
C. Analyze another control solution for comparison
D. Perform a two-point calibration and return the control - Answer✔D. Perform a two-point
calibration and return the control
A patient receiving mechanical ventilation requires frequent suctioning. A RT should FIRST:
A. Change to heat moisture exchanger
B. Recommend adding a mucolytic agent
C. Install a closed-circuit suction catheter
D. Increase the temperature setting on the humidifier - Answer✔C. Install a closed-circuit
suction catheter
A patient is admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of pneumonia. A CXR indicates infiltrates in
the right lower lobe with elevation of the right hemidiaphragm. The patient has a cough
producing a minimal amount of tenacious, purulent sputum. Which of the following should the
RT do?
A. Perform nasotracheal suctioning
B. Administer a mucolytic agent
C. Initiate incentive spirometry Q4H
D. Recommend vibratory PEP therapy - Answer✔D. Recommend vibratory PEP therapy
A mini-bronchalveolar lavage procedure is recommended for diagnosing?
A. Ventilator associated pneumonia
B. Pleural effusion
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Answer✔A. Ventilator associated pneumonia
Which of the following is most likely responsible when a pressure cycled ventilator fails to cycle
to expiration
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