RRT NATIONAL BOARD EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
normal TLC value - ANSWER-6,000 cc
normal RV value - ANSWER-1,200 cc
normal VC value - ANSWER-4,800 cc
normal FRC value - ANSWER-2,400 cc
normal IC value - ANSWER-3,600 cc
normal ERV value - ANSWER-1,000 cc
normal Vt value - ANSWER-500 cc
normal IRV value - ANSWER-3,100 cc
normal ICP range - ANSWER-5 - 15 mmHg. Maintain below 20 mmHg** ( if patient is on
vent, maintain low PaCO2, increased PaCO2 will increase ICP)
normal pH range - ANSWER-7.35-7.45
normal PaCO2 range - ANSWER-35-45 mm Hg
normal PaO2 range - ANSWER-80-100 mm Hg
Normal HCO3 range - ANSWER-22-26 mEq/L
normal cc/kg IBW for ventilated patient - ANSWER-6-8 cc/ kg
cc/kg IBW for ARDS ventilated patient - ANSWER-4-6 cc/kg
critical pH range for non compensated patients - ANSWER-<7.25 or > 7.55
normal PaO2 range for COPD - ANSWER-55-65 mm hg (** if PaO2 >70 mm hg the
patients critical pH range for non compensated patients hypoxic drive will be decreased)
normal PaCO2 range COPD - ANSWER-> 45 mm hg
normal HCO3 COPD - ANSWER-> 26 mm hG
normal I; E ratio - ANSWER-1:2 or 1:3
, ACLS:
Tx for PEA/ Asystole - ANSWER-CPR, Epi
aplha receptors - ANSWER-vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction ex: Epi
beta 1 - ANSWER-increase heart rate and force of contraction ex: dobutamine
beta 2 - ANSWER-bronchodialator/ vasodialator ex: albuterol
name 3 beta adrenergic ( sympathomimetic) drugs - ANSWER-albuterol, salmeterol,
formoterol
name 2 anticholinergic ( parasympathomimetic) drugs - ANSWER-atrovent, spiriva
sedation drugs - ANSWER-relaxation, anti anxiety may still experience pain
analgesic drugs - ANSWER-treat pain not anxiety
paralytic drugs - ANSWER-decrease skeletal movement, must sedate before paralyzing
most common sedation drug used during intubations - ANSWER-succinylcholine
name 4 sedation drugs - ANSWER-Ketamine, Fentanyl, Propofol, Succinylcholine
what is the most common sedation drug for bronchs - ANSWER-Midazolam (Versed)
name 4 paralytic drugs - ANSWER-Rocuronium, Pancuronium, Vecuronium, Nimbex
What is gentamicin used to treat? - ANSWER-cystic fibrosis
name 4 antibiotics - ANSWER-gentamicin, TOBI, Amoxicillin, Pentamidine
what does TOBI treat? - ANSWER-CF
What does amoxicillin treat? - ANSWER-bronchiectasis
what does pentamidine treat? - ANSWER-pneumocystis carinii
ACLS how to treat VF/pVT? - ANSWER-defibrillation, epi, amiodarone
ACLS: how to treat unstable Brady? - ANSWER-atropine, TCP, dopamine, epi
ACLS: how to treat stable SVT (narrow QRS)? - ANSWER-rapid push adenosine, vagal
stimulation, beta blocker
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
normal TLC value - ANSWER-6,000 cc
normal RV value - ANSWER-1,200 cc
normal VC value - ANSWER-4,800 cc
normal FRC value - ANSWER-2,400 cc
normal IC value - ANSWER-3,600 cc
normal ERV value - ANSWER-1,000 cc
normal Vt value - ANSWER-500 cc
normal IRV value - ANSWER-3,100 cc
normal ICP range - ANSWER-5 - 15 mmHg. Maintain below 20 mmHg** ( if patient is on
vent, maintain low PaCO2, increased PaCO2 will increase ICP)
normal pH range - ANSWER-7.35-7.45
normal PaCO2 range - ANSWER-35-45 mm Hg
normal PaO2 range - ANSWER-80-100 mm Hg
Normal HCO3 range - ANSWER-22-26 mEq/L
normal cc/kg IBW for ventilated patient - ANSWER-6-8 cc/ kg
cc/kg IBW for ARDS ventilated patient - ANSWER-4-6 cc/kg
critical pH range for non compensated patients - ANSWER-<7.25 or > 7.55
normal PaO2 range for COPD - ANSWER-55-65 mm hg (** if PaO2 >70 mm hg the
patients critical pH range for non compensated patients hypoxic drive will be decreased)
normal PaCO2 range COPD - ANSWER-> 45 mm hg
normal HCO3 COPD - ANSWER-> 26 mm hG
normal I; E ratio - ANSWER-1:2 or 1:3
, ACLS:
Tx for PEA/ Asystole - ANSWER-CPR, Epi
aplha receptors - ANSWER-vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction ex: Epi
beta 1 - ANSWER-increase heart rate and force of contraction ex: dobutamine
beta 2 - ANSWER-bronchodialator/ vasodialator ex: albuterol
name 3 beta adrenergic ( sympathomimetic) drugs - ANSWER-albuterol, salmeterol,
formoterol
name 2 anticholinergic ( parasympathomimetic) drugs - ANSWER-atrovent, spiriva
sedation drugs - ANSWER-relaxation, anti anxiety may still experience pain
analgesic drugs - ANSWER-treat pain not anxiety
paralytic drugs - ANSWER-decrease skeletal movement, must sedate before paralyzing
most common sedation drug used during intubations - ANSWER-succinylcholine
name 4 sedation drugs - ANSWER-Ketamine, Fentanyl, Propofol, Succinylcholine
what is the most common sedation drug for bronchs - ANSWER-Midazolam (Versed)
name 4 paralytic drugs - ANSWER-Rocuronium, Pancuronium, Vecuronium, Nimbex
What is gentamicin used to treat? - ANSWER-cystic fibrosis
name 4 antibiotics - ANSWER-gentamicin, TOBI, Amoxicillin, Pentamidine
what does TOBI treat? - ANSWER-CF
What does amoxicillin treat? - ANSWER-bronchiectasis
what does pentamidine treat? - ANSWER-pneumocystis carinii
ACLS how to treat VF/pVT? - ANSWER-defibrillation, epi, amiodarone
ACLS: how to treat unstable Brady? - ANSWER-atropine, TCP, dopamine, epi
ACLS: how to treat stable SVT (narrow QRS)? - ANSWER-rapid push adenosine, vagal
stimulation, beta blocker
