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volume.
capacity.
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A. PET scan
B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22°
The metabolically active tissue of a
The absolute humidity at this
malignant mass will be shown in a
temperature is inadequate.
PET scan.
D. vital capacity. A. 8 hours.
Vital capacity is the maximum Eight hours is the CLIA-approved
volume exhaled after a time frame for quality control of
maximum inhalation. blood gas analyzers.
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When calibrating a fuel cell oxygen analyzer, the analyzer should be
set to
A. 40% while exposed to nitrous oxide.
B. 21% while exposed to room air.
C. 70% while exposed to oxygen.
D. 0% while exposed to carbon dioxide.
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D. 10 L/min. B. caffeine citrate daily
The correction factor for a 70/30 Caffeine citrate is used to treat
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heliox is the oxygen flow multiplied apneic conditions and indicates the
by 1.6 (10 L/min X 1.6 = 16 L/min.) need for home apnea monitoring.
B. 21% while exposed to room
B. pH
air.
Carbon dioxide and pH move in
Room air is used for the low
opposite directions, so a decrease
calibration of an oxygen
in carbon dioxide will result in an
analyzer and should be set at
increase in pH.
21%.
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A respiratory therapist observes the following patient ventilator
graphic: The therapist should conclude that
A. auto-PEEP is present.
B. there is a leak in the circuit.
C. the exhalation valve is faulty.
D. there is an expiratory hold.
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A. budesonide (Pulmicort)
Based on NAEPP guidelines, the patient meets criteria for step 2 and requires the
addition of an inhaled corticosteroid.
C. right-sided atelectasis.
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Right-sided atelectasis causes diminished breath sounds on the right and the
trachea is pulled in the direction of the atelectasis.
D. colorimetric capnography
Colorimetric capnography assesses the presence of CO2 and provides
confirmation of tracheal intubation when CO2 is detected.
A. auto-PEEP is present.
The expiratory flow does not return to baseline prior to the start of the next
breath. This indicates auto-PEEP is present.
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A respiratory therapist is preparing a bronchoscope for a scheduled
procedure. The bronchoscope is plugged into the light source and
powered on. No light appears at the distal end of the
bronchoscope. The therapist should FIRST
A. replace the light bulb in the bronchoscope.
B. notify the physician that the procedure should be rescheduled.
C. ensure the light cable is seated correctly in the connection port.
D. connect the light source to a different outlet.
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