NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE
APGAR scoring chart - correct answer -Appearance :
pale or blue- 0
Acrocyanosis-1
Completely pink-2
Heart rate:
Absent- 0
<100 per min -1
>100 per min -2
Réflex:
No response -0
Grimace-1
Cry,cough, sneeze-2
Muscle tone:
Limp-0
Some flexion-1
Active Motion -2
Respiratory rate:
Absent -0
Slow irregular-1
Good cry- 2
A female is diagnosed with excercised induced athsma and albuterol prn is ordered what should the rt
do next? - correct answer -Instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising
, NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE
absolute tracheal humidity must be greater than or equal to - correct answer -30 mg/l
In Pressure controlled ventilation, increasing the set inspiratory pressure will result in ... - correct answer
-Increase tidal volume and minute ventilation , potentially causing a decrease in the PCO2
Bedside Spirometry - correct answer -May be performed prior to surgery to determine the presence of
pulmonary abnormalities, it will not provide useful diagnostic information soon following extubation
Which of the following medication should a respiratory. Therapist used to analyze a patients airway.
Prior to a flexible broncoscopy procedure?
A. Lidocaine
B. Midazolm( versed)
C. Ketamine ( ketalar)
D. Vercuronium ( nocuron) - correct answer -Answer: A
Lidocaine: HCI is a topical anesthetic, and will reduce airway reflexes during the procedure
Midazolam hcl ( versed): is a sedative that is administer systemically and will relax the patient, but it will
not reduce airway reflexes
Ketamine(ketalar) : is not a local, an aesthetic, and it will increase airways secretions. This may also lead
to respiratory depression and hypoventilation.
Vercuronium bromide(norcuron) : is a paralytic agent, and does not provide topical anesthesia to the
airways
Bag valve mask - correct answer -Required in case of transport ventilatory failure
Demand valve respirator - correct answer -Requires an additional high pressure gases, and will not be
helpful. If gas runs out during transport ventilation.
APGAR scoring chart - correct answer -Appearance :
pale or blue- 0
Acrocyanosis-1
Completely pink-2
Heart rate:
Absent- 0
<100 per min -1
>100 per min -2
Réflex:
No response -0
Grimace-1
Cry,cough, sneeze-2
Muscle tone:
Limp-0
Some flexion-1
Active Motion -2
Respiratory rate:
Absent -0
Slow irregular-1
Good cry- 2
A female is diagnosed with excercised induced athsma and albuterol prn is ordered what should the rt
do next? - correct answer -Instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising
, NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice SAE
absolute tracheal humidity must be greater than or equal to - correct answer -30 mg/l
In Pressure controlled ventilation, increasing the set inspiratory pressure will result in ... - correct answer
-Increase tidal volume and minute ventilation , potentially causing a decrease in the PCO2
Bedside Spirometry - correct answer -May be performed prior to surgery to determine the presence of
pulmonary abnormalities, it will not provide useful diagnostic information soon following extubation
Which of the following medication should a respiratory. Therapist used to analyze a patients airway.
Prior to a flexible broncoscopy procedure?
A. Lidocaine
B. Midazolm( versed)
C. Ketamine ( ketalar)
D. Vercuronium ( nocuron) - correct answer -Answer: A
Lidocaine: HCI is a topical anesthetic, and will reduce airway reflexes during the procedure
Midazolam hcl ( versed): is a sedative that is administer systemically and will relax the patient, but it will
not reduce airway reflexes
Ketamine(ketalar) : is not a local, an aesthetic, and it will increase airways secretions. This may also lead
to respiratory depression and hypoventilation.
Vercuronium bromide(norcuron) : is a paralytic agent, and does not provide topical anesthesia to the
airways
Bag valve mask - correct answer -Required in case of transport ventilatory failure
Demand valve respirator - correct answer -Requires an additional high pressure gases, and will not be
helpful. If gas runs out during transport ventilation.
