NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

Signs - ANSWER- Things you can see or measure symptoms - ANSWER- Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years - ANSWER- Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? - ANSWER- documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? - ANSWER- Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of at...

A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h - ANSWER- E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow rate of 10 L/min, the reservoir bag collapses before the patient finishes inspiring. The RT should do which of the...

The patient's lung has an air leak - ANSWER- You are called to the emergency department to help care for a patient who was in a vehicle accident and has chest injuries including broken ribs. Crepitations are felt while palpitating the patient's neck. What is most likely the cause of this? Reversible airway obstruction - ANSWER- A forced expiratory measurement obtained after the administration of a bronchodilator shows an increase in FEV1 from 60% to 80% of predicted. This indicates a: c...

PATIENT ASSESSMENT: All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus B. Hyperventilation C. pulmonary emboli D. Hypovolemia - ANSWER- Endotracheal tube positioned in right mainstem bronchus is a problem but the co2 reading would not change, so ANSWER is A. What is the target Vt for individual on mechanical ventilation - ANSWER- 6-8 ml/kg (of ideal body weight) This is new strategy as of January 2015 ...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - ANSWER- Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is s...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM 2024 WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GOOD SCORE QUARANTEED 100%

A physician has ordered a 4 year old to receive 40% oxygen therapy. You would recommend which of the following oxygen delivery devices: A) Oxygen hood B) Oxygen tent C) 5LPM NC D) an aerosol mask with a jet nebulizer B) Oxygen tent A water barometer is being used to record the barometric pressure. The water within the barometer column has a meniscus formation. You would read the barometric pressure at the: A) Bottom of the meniscus B) Top of the meniscus C) Side of the meniscus D) T...

NBRC Mock TMC Exam Review 2024!!! REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACCURATE AND EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow...