NBRC TMC B 2024/2025 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.

NBRC TMC B 2024/2025 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. A patient with a PBW of 55 kg (121 lb) is receiving VC, A/C ventilation. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.70 Mandatory rate 14 VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cm H2O pH 7.35 PaCO2 35 mm Hg PaO2 40 mm Hg HCO3- 19 mEq/L BE -6 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 74% A respiratory therapist should recommend: A. changing to SIMV mode. B. Increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. C. Changing to 5 cm H2O CPAP. D. Increasing to 400 mL VT. - ANS-B. Increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. When instructing a patient on the administration of umeclidinium/vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta), which of the following is most important to emphasize? A. Gargle immediately after use. B. Inhale slowly with a breath hold. C. Breathe in fast and deep. D. Shake medication vigorously before use. - ANS-...