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C&S TMC EXAM THREE 2026
|COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL EXAM |
100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | RATED A + | NEW!!
An RT has been asked to initiate O2 therapy for a 33 year old female pt.
While reviewing the physician's orders, the therapist notes that the
physician ordered oxygen via simple mask at 3 L/m. Which of the
following should the therapist do? - ANSWER- Clarify the order with
the physician
An RT is asked to evaluate and recommend care for a 79 yr old female
who has end-stage COPD and who has just been brought to the ED by
her daughter. Which of the following should the therapist consider first
before recommending aggressive care for this pt? - ANSWER-
DNR/DNI status
An RT is asked to assess a COPD pt is in a pulmonary rehab program.
During the interview, the pt tells the therapist that he has been working
with a resistive training device for 2 weeks and that he is able to tolerate
the device for 15 mins. What should the therapist do? - ANSWER-
Insert a smaller restrictive orifice in the device
A physician has requested that the RT instruct an outpatient who is
enrolled in a pulmonary rehab program on the proper cleaning and
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disinfection of his RT equipment. The therapist should explain to the pt
that the primary purpose for - ANSWER- Reduce the spread of infection
A home care pt receiving continuous O2 via NC has become
increasingly noncompliant in her O2 therapy and states she is concerned
about appearance. Which of the following would be most appropriate for
the RT to suggest? - ANSWER- Transtracheal oxygen catheter
An RT is discussing discharge orders with a pt who has a long standing
history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and who has a 78 pack
year smoking history. Important aspects of the discharge orders
regarding the pt's pulmonary status include all of the following except: -
ANSWER- Avoiding public restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages
An RT is assisting the physician with an elective cardioversion. During
the procedure, the patient experiences a sudden attack of severe seizures.
The 1st priority of the RT is: - ANSWER- Maintain a patent airway
An RT is assisting the physician with needle aspiration to relieve a
tension pneumothorax. The procedure has been successful. Which of the
following should be done next? - ANSWER- Proceed with chest tube
placement
While prepping a pt for a thoracentesis, the pt asks the RT why he must
be sitting upright. The RT would explain to the pt that sitting upright: -
ANSWER- Lowers the diaphragm and reduces the possibility of its
puncture.
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While assisting a physician during the bronch procedure, the RT notes
blood streaked secretions in the suction container. Which of the
following agents would be most helpful in controlling the bleeding? -
ANSWER- Epi
All of the following would be important in the management of a trauma
pt during air-transport except: - ANSWER- ABG sampling/analysis
A physician has written an order for a respiratory treatment that appears
to contradict a hospital policy. The RT should: - ANSWER- Contact
physician ask for clarification
The RT enters a pt's room as the pt is about to have a portable CXR
done. The x-ray technician suddenly slumps to the floor, making a
gurgling sound. The RT should do which of the following? - ANSWER-
Speak loudly and gently shake the technician
A pt with a nasal ET tube is exhibiting signs of severe respiratory
distress with accessory muscle use. The RT's 1st action would be to: -
ANSWER- Manually ventilate the patient
Transillumination of the chest is performed on a neonatal pt for which of
the following reasons? - ANSWER- When the pt's symptoms suggest a
tension pneumothorax
C&S TMC EXAM THREE 2026
|COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL EXAM |
100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | RATED A + | NEW!!
An RT has been asked to initiate O2 therapy for a 33 year old female pt.
While reviewing the physician's orders, the therapist notes that the
physician ordered oxygen via simple mask at 3 L/m. Which of the
following should the therapist do? - ANSWER- Clarify the order with
the physician
An RT is asked to evaluate and recommend care for a 79 yr old female
who has end-stage COPD and who has just been brought to the ED by
her daughter. Which of the following should the therapist consider first
before recommending aggressive care for this pt? - ANSWER-
DNR/DNI status
An RT is asked to assess a COPD pt is in a pulmonary rehab program.
During the interview, the pt tells the therapist that he has been working
with a resistive training device for 2 weeks and that he is able to tolerate
the device for 15 mins. What should the therapist do? - ANSWER-
Insert a smaller restrictive orifice in the device
A physician has requested that the RT instruct an outpatient who is
enrolled in a pulmonary rehab program on the proper cleaning and
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disinfection of his RT equipment. The therapist should explain to the pt
that the primary purpose for - ANSWER- Reduce the spread of infection
A home care pt receiving continuous O2 via NC has become
increasingly noncompliant in her O2 therapy and states she is concerned
about appearance. Which of the following would be most appropriate for
the RT to suggest? - ANSWER- Transtracheal oxygen catheter
An RT is discussing discharge orders with a pt who has a long standing
history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and who has a 78 pack
year smoking history. Important aspects of the discharge orders
regarding the pt's pulmonary status include all of the following except: -
ANSWER- Avoiding public restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages
An RT is assisting the physician with an elective cardioversion. During
the procedure, the patient experiences a sudden attack of severe seizures.
The 1st priority of the RT is: - ANSWER- Maintain a patent airway
An RT is assisting the physician with needle aspiration to relieve a
tension pneumothorax. The procedure has been successful. Which of the
following should be done next? - ANSWER- Proceed with chest tube
placement
While prepping a pt for a thoracentesis, the pt asks the RT why he must
be sitting upright. The RT would explain to the pt that sitting upright: -
ANSWER- Lowers the diaphragm and reduces the possibility of its
puncture.
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While assisting a physician during the bronch procedure, the RT notes
blood streaked secretions in the suction container. Which of the
following agents would be most helpful in controlling the bleeding? -
ANSWER- Epi
All of the following would be important in the management of a trauma
pt during air-transport except: - ANSWER- ABG sampling/analysis
A physician has written an order for a respiratory treatment that appears
to contradict a hospital policy. The RT should: - ANSWER- Contact
physician ask for clarification
The RT enters a pt's room as the pt is about to have a portable CXR
done. The x-ray technician suddenly slumps to the floor, making a
gurgling sound. The RT should do which of the following? - ANSWER-
Speak loudly and gently shake the technician
A pt with a nasal ET tube is exhibiting signs of severe respiratory
distress with accessory muscle use. The RT's 1st action would be to: -
ANSWER- Manually ventilate the patient
Transillumination of the chest is performed on a neonatal pt for which of
the following reasons? - ANSWER- When the pt's symptoms suggest a
tension pneumothorax
