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Which of the following is needed to B.
calculate alveolar oxygen tension? Barometric pressure, FiO2, and PaO2 are all
A. VD/VT, PAO2 included in the formula (BP stands for barometric
B. BP and FiO2 pressure)
C. PetCO2 and PaO2
D. QS/QT, deadspace
L/min/m2 is the unit of measure for: C.
A. Systemic vascular resistance
B. Cardiac output
C. Cardiac index
D. Stroke volume
,A spontaneously breathing patient B.
has the following arterial blood gas A patient who is showing signs of hypoxemia
results: should receive supplemental oxygen. If the
pH 7.38 PaCO2 42 mmHgPaO2 76 patient is not a COPD patient and the situation is
mmHgHCO3- 24 mEq/LBE 0 mEq/L not an emergency, then the proper supplemental
Which of the following oxygen is an adult therapeutic dose, which is 40%
supplemental oxygen levels is most to 55%. Of the options available only 5 L/min
appropriate? nasal cannula will approach this. Other options
A. 2 L/min nasal cannula are either insufficient or too much.
B. 5 L/min nasal cannula
C. non-rebreathing mask
D. Venturi mask at 30%
Left heart failure would be D.
manifested in which of the The function of the left heart, specifically the left
following values? ventricle, is best assessed hemodynamically by
A. CVP and mPAP looking at those values that precede and come
B. mPAP and wedge pressure after the left heart. In this case pulmonary
C. MAP and SVR capillary wedge pressure and cardiac output (or
D. cardiac output and wedge cardiac index) are the values found before and
pressure after the left heart.
Which of the following findings is B.
most closely associated with Of the options given, use of accessory muscles is
increased airway resistance? most closely associated with an increase in
A. reduced SpO2 airway resistance. This is especially true with
B. accessory muscle use patients who have asthma or other types of
C. altered P50 upper airway inflammation or
D. increased PetCO2 bronchoconstriction.
,For a patient receiving volume- A.
controlled mechanical ventilation, The lowest inflection point on a pressure-volume
the lower inflection point on a ventilator graphic is an indication of the minimum
pressure-volume loop can best be pressure needed to keep alveoli open.
described as:
A. amount of pressure required to
keep the alveoli and small airways
open
B. optimal PEEP
C. minimal PEEP
D. upper limit of residual volume
The results of a V/Q scan shows C.
poor perfusion with adequate A VQ scan that shows poor perfusion but
ventilation. A chest radiograph adequate ventilation is most closely associated
shows a wedge-shaped infiltrate with a pulmonary embolism. Supportive data is
over the right lung field. The patient found in the radiological report of wedge-
most likely has shaped infiltrates.
A. fluid overload
B. ARDS
C. a pulmonary embolism
D. pneumonia
, The respiratory therapist notes in D.
the medical record of a 65-year-old Because albuterol is a beta-agonist medication,
male that the patient is ordered to patients who are taking beta-blockers should
receive bronchodilator therapy with utilize other bronchodilation medication.
Albuterol. The therapist also notes
the patient is receiving beta-
blocker medication. The therapist
should recommend
A. Administer Dexamethasone
(Decadron) in place of Albuterol
B. Add Xopenex to the
bronchodilator regimen
C. Replace Albuterol with
Beclamethasone (Beclovent)
D. Switch from Albuterol to
ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
A hospital has an extremely low A.
incidence of ventilator-associated The incidence of ventilator-associated
pneumonia. To which of the pneumonia, or VAP, is lowered by using a closed
following reasons may this be system suction catheter, periodically
attributed? discontinuing sedation, keeping the patient and
A. periodic discontinuation of semi-Fowler's position, and proper handwashing
sedation among caregivers. All are correct.
B. use of respiratory precautions
with the population
C. diversion of infectious patients to
other facilities
D. broad use of prophylactic
antibiotics
Review of Key Quizzes with Correct Answers
(Newest Update, 2026 | 2027) Graded A.
Save
Terms in this set (431)
Which of the following is needed to B.
calculate alveolar oxygen tension? Barometric pressure, FiO2, and PaO2 are all
A. VD/VT, PAO2 included in the formula (BP stands for barometric
B. BP and FiO2 pressure)
C. PetCO2 and PaO2
D. QS/QT, deadspace
L/min/m2 is the unit of measure for: C.
A. Systemic vascular resistance
B. Cardiac output
C. Cardiac index
D. Stroke volume
,A spontaneously breathing patient B.
has the following arterial blood gas A patient who is showing signs of hypoxemia
results: should receive supplemental oxygen. If the
pH 7.38 PaCO2 42 mmHgPaO2 76 patient is not a COPD patient and the situation is
mmHgHCO3- 24 mEq/LBE 0 mEq/L not an emergency, then the proper supplemental
Which of the following oxygen is an adult therapeutic dose, which is 40%
supplemental oxygen levels is most to 55%. Of the options available only 5 L/min
appropriate? nasal cannula will approach this. Other options
A. 2 L/min nasal cannula are either insufficient or too much.
B. 5 L/min nasal cannula
C. non-rebreathing mask
D. Venturi mask at 30%
Left heart failure would be D.
manifested in which of the The function of the left heart, specifically the left
following values? ventricle, is best assessed hemodynamically by
A. CVP and mPAP looking at those values that precede and come
B. mPAP and wedge pressure after the left heart. In this case pulmonary
C. MAP and SVR capillary wedge pressure and cardiac output (or
D. cardiac output and wedge cardiac index) are the values found before and
pressure after the left heart.
Which of the following findings is B.
most closely associated with Of the options given, use of accessory muscles is
increased airway resistance? most closely associated with an increase in
A. reduced SpO2 airway resistance. This is especially true with
B. accessory muscle use patients who have asthma or other types of
C. altered P50 upper airway inflammation or
D. increased PetCO2 bronchoconstriction.
,For a patient receiving volume- A.
controlled mechanical ventilation, The lowest inflection point on a pressure-volume
the lower inflection point on a ventilator graphic is an indication of the minimum
pressure-volume loop can best be pressure needed to keep alveoli open.
described as:
A. amount of pressure required to
keep the alveoli and small airways
open
B. optimal PEEP
C. minimal PEEP
D. upper limit of residual volume
The results of a V/Q scan shows C.
poor perfusion with adequate A VQ scan that shows poor perfusion but
ventilation. A chest radiograph adequate ventilation is most closely associated
shows a wedge-shaped infiltrate with a pulmonary embolism. Supportive data is
over the right lung field. The patient found in the radiological report of wedge-
most likely has shaped infiltrates.
A. fluid overload
B. ARDS
C. a pulmonary embolism
D. pneumonia
, The respiratory therapist notes in D.
the medical record of a 65-year-old Because albuterol is a beta-agonist medication,
male that the patient is ordered to patients who are taking beta-blockers should
receive bronchodilator therapy with utilize other bronchodilation medication.
Albuterol. The therapist also notes
the patient is receiving beta-
blocker medication. The therapist
should recommend
A. Administer Dexamethasone
(Decadron) in place of Albuterol
B. Add Xopenex to the
bronchodilator regimen
C. Replace Albuterol with
Beclamethasone (Beclovent)
D. Switch from Albuterol to
ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
A hospital has an extremely low A.
incidence of ventilator-associated The incidence of ventilator-associated
pneumonia. To which of the pneumonia, or VAP, is lowered by using a closed
following reasons may this be system suction catheter, periodically
attributed? discontinuing sedation, keeping the patient and
A. periodic discontinuation of semi-Fowler's position, and proper handwashing
sedation among caregivers. All are correct.
B. use of respiratory precautions
with the population
C. diversion of infectious patients to
other facilities
D. broad use of prophylactic
antibiotics
