Page 1 of 136
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List the four critical life functions .....ANSWER..... 1. Ventilation
2. Oxygenation
3. Circulation
4. Perfusion
Which of these life functions is the first priority? .....ANSWER.....
Ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is
ventilating? .....ANSWER..... Respiratory Rate, Tidal Volume, Chest
Movement, Breath Sounds, PaCO2, End Tidal CO2
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How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem
with oxygenation? .....ANSWER..... Heart Rate, Color, Sensorium,
PaO2, SaO2
What information would help the therapist determine if a
patient's circulation is adequate? .....ANSWER..... Heart Rate and
Strength, C.O.
What changes would indicate that a patient may not have
adequate perfusion? .....ANSWER..... Blood Pressure,
Temperature, Urine Output, Hemodynamics
Explain the difference between "signs" and "symptoms" and list
an example of each. .....ANSWER..... Signs: Objective Information
(What You can See)
Example: Color, Pulse, BP
Symptoms: Subjective Information (What the patient tells you)
Example: Dyspnea, Pain, Nausea
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List 5 items that are important to examine when reviewing a
patient's medical record .....ANSWER..... 1. Admitting Diagnosis
2. History of Present Illness
3. Chief Complaint
4. Past Medical History
5. Current Medications
Define an Advance Directive .....ANSWER..... A set of instructions
documenting treatment desired if patient is unable to
communicate.
List and Describe the 4 types of Advance Directives
.....ANSWER..... 1. DNR: Do Not Resuscitate - Let patient die
2. DNI: Do Not Intubate - don't intubate
3. Living Will: typically used for terminally ill patients
4. Durable POA for Health Care: a health care proxy is
responsible for making health care decisions for patient
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A properly written order for respiratory care should include
what four factors? .....ANSWER..... 1. Type of Treatment
2. Frequency
3. Prescription Dosage & Route of Prescription Administration
4. Physician Signature
The RT has just finished administering an aerosol treatment with
albuterol to a child with asthma. What should be included in
documentation of the treatment? .....ANSWER..... Date, Time,
Reactions, Medication Given, Dosage, Route of Administration
What is the normal value for urine output? .....ANSWER..... 40
mL/Hr or approx 1L/day
What findings might indicate that the patient's fluid intake has
exceeded his urine output? .....ANSWER..... 1. Weight Gain
2. Electrolyte Imbalance
3. Increased Hemodynamic Pressures
TMC EXAM PREP NEWEST 2025 PACKAGE DEAL| 3
LATEST VERSIONS (EXAM 1, 2, AND 3) WITH
COMPLETE 750 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A | TMC EXAM REVIEW 2025
(BRAND NEW!!)
List the four critical life functions .....ANSWER..... 1. Ventilation
2. Oxygenation
3. Circulation
4. Perfusion
Which of these life functions is the first priority? .....ANSWER.....
Ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is
ventilating? .....ANSWER..... Respiratory Rate, Tidal Volume, Chest
Movement, Breath Sounds, PaCO2, End Tidal CO2
,Page 2 of 136
How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem
with oxygenation? .....ANSWER..... Heart Rate, Color, Sensorium,
PaO2, SaO2
What information would help the therapist determine if a
patient's circulation is adequate? .....ANSWER..... Heart Rate and
Strength, C.O.
What changes would indicate that a patient may not have
adequate perfusion? .....ANSWER..... Blood Pressure,
Temperature, Urine Output, Hemodynamics
Explain the difference between "signs" and "symptoms" and list
an example of each. .....ANSWER..... Signs: Objective Information
(What You can See)
Example: Color, Pulse, BP
Symptoms: Subjective Information (What the patient tells you)
Example: Dyspnea, Pain, Nausea
,Page 3 of 136
List 5 items that are important to examine when reviewing a
patient's medical record .....ANSWER..... 1. Admitting Diagnosis
2. History of Present Illness
3. Chief Complaint
4. Past Medical History
5. Current Medications
Define an Advance Directive .....ANSWER..... A set of instructions
documenting treatment desired if patient is unable to
communicate.
List and Describe the 4 types of Advance Directives
.....ANSWER..... 1. DNR: Do Not Resuscitate - Let patient die
2. DNI: Do Not Intubate - don't intubate
3. Living Will: typically used for terminally ill patients
4. Durable POA for Health Care: a health care proxy is
responsible for making health care decisions for patient
, Page 4 of 136
A properly written order for respiratory care should include
what four factors? .....ANSWER..... 1. Type of Treatment
2. Frequency
3. Prescription Dosage & Route of Prescription Administration
4. Physician Signature
The RT has just finished administering an aerosol treatment with
albuterol to a child with asthma. What should be included in
documentation of the treatment? .....ANSWER..... Date, Time,
Reactions, Medication Given, Dosage, Route of Administration
What is the normal value for urine output? .....ANSWER..... 40
mL/Hr or approx 1L/day
What findings might indicate that the patient's fluid intake has
exceeded his urine output? .....ANSWER..... 1. Weight Gain
2. Electrolyte Imbalance
3. Increased Hemodynamic Pressures
