Mechanical Ventilation TMC Practice Questions and Answers 1) While assessing a 64 year-old patient receiving volume controlled ventilation, you note that the peak airway pressure has decreased from 52 cm H2O to 32 cm H2O. There have been no other changes to the ventilator settings. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time? A. Increase the volume setting until the pressure equals 52 cm H2O B. Increase the flow setting until the pressure equals 52 cm H2O C. Check for in...

TMC Test Bank with Practice Questions and Answers (Categorized) Arterial Blood Gases Mechanical Ventilation Airway Management Neonatal/Pediatric Care Pathology Patient Assessment Pulmonary Functions Testing Pharmacology

Cardiopulmonary Pathology TMC Practice Questions and Answers 1) A new patient was admitted and has been diagnosed with pneumonia. The patient has an oxygen saturation of 87% on 2 L/min nasal cannula. Which of the following would cause the patient to be hypoxemic? 1. Capillary shunting 2. Diffusion defect 3. Alveolar consolidation 4. Hypoventilation Select all that apply: A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. All of the above To get this one right, you have to have a basic understandin...

TMC Pathology Final Exam Guide 1) A 56-year-old patient arrives to the ER with extreme shortness of breath. Upon observation, you note that the patient has an increased AP chest diameter, using accessory muscles and pursed-lips to breathe. The following ABG results are available. Based on this data, what treatment would you recommend? pH 7.28 PaCO2 97 mmHg HCO3 37 mmHg PaO2 40 mmHg A. Recommend administration of 50% FiO2 via venturi mask and monitor closely B. Administer K+ and Cl- soluti...

TMC RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Practice Questions and Answers 1) A 150-lb (IBW) patient has a tidal volume of 500 ml and a ventilatory rate of 12 breath/minute Calculate the patient’s alveolar minute ventilation. Assume the absence of dead-space disease. A. 1.8 liters/minute B. 4.2 liters/minute C. 2.3 liters/minute D. 6.0 liters/minute 2) A 164-lb patient has a measured tidal volume of 600 ml and is breathing 18 times per minute. What is the estimated alveolar minute venti...

TMC Patient Assessment Final Exam (Study Guide and Practice Q&As) 1) The physician orders 28% oxygen to be administered to a COPD patient who is extremely short of breath. Which device will most accurately achieve this? A. Nasal cannula at 2 lpm B. Simple oxygen mask at 2 lpm C. Venturi mask at 28% D. Nonrebreathing mask at 6 lpm 2) In which of the following conditions would you NOT recommend keeping the dependent (good) lung in the upright position for better oxygenation? A. Left lower...

TMC Test Bank 1001 Practice Questions And Answers( With Complete Solution Rated A)

TMC Test Bank 1001 Practice Questions And Answers( With Complete Solution Rated A)