TMC Tutorial Systems Exam A with Questions and Answers

TMC Tutorial Systems Exam A with Questions and Answers A patient has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. Which of the following pulmonary function tests would best evaluate the degree of impariement? A.) FEV1 B.) MVV C.) VC D.) FEF25-75 ANSWER C A patient has been receiving incentive spirometry therapy for the treatment of atelectasis. Which of the following would indicate improvement in the patient's condition? A.) Increased crackles B.) Vesicular breath sounds C.) Decreased rhonchi D.) Decreased wheezes ANSWER B A patient is receiving VC, A/C in the intensive care unit. If the inspiratory phase of ventilation ends when a preset value for normal has been reached, which of the following variables is being controlled? A.) Baseline variable B.) Trigger variable C.) Limit variable D.) Cycle variable ANSWER D