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A convalescent receiving volume-controlled ventilation in the
assist/control mode has a peak inspiratory pressure of 55 cm H2O. Both
dynamic and static compliance have decreased over the last few days.
Which of the following will the convalescent benefit most from?
A. pressure control ventilation (PCV)
B. pressure-cycled ventilation
C. Bi-level therapy
D. pressure support
- CORRECT ANSWER-: A
Which of the following is needed to calculate alveolar oxygen
tension?
A. FIO2, PB, PH2O
B. FIO2 and RQ
C. PAO2, PaO2
D. A-aDO2, PAO2
- CORRECT ANSWER- A
A homeless convalescent reports to a clinic with hemoptysis and
emaciation, as well as other signs consistent with tuberculosis. Which of
,the following exams would be most appropriate to assess the
convalescent further?
A. FeNO exhaled gas analysis
B. eosinophil count
C. serum creatinine blood level
D. Mantoux test
- CORRECT ANSWER-: D
According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention program
(NAEPP), a convalescent who is in the "yellow zone" of their personalized
asthma action plan and who has taken bronchodilator treatments more
frequently than ordered over the last 24 hours should consider which of
the following?
A. calling 911
B. contacting their healthcare provider
C. switching bronchodilator medication
D. reporting to the emergency room
- CORRECT ANSWER-: B
Five minutes after birth, the following is observed on a 38 weeks-of-
gestation infant:
HR 120/min
Appearance pink all over
Activity some flexion of the extremities Grimace grimace noted
Respiration weak cry
What is the infant's 5-minute APGAR score?
,A. 8
B. 7
C. 5
D. 6
- CORRECT ANSWER-: B
A 12-year-old convalescent with asthma is taking Albuterol by MDI to treat
bronchoconstriction. Additionally, the convalescent is taking Beclovent
(beclomethasone). The Belcovent will serve which of the following
purposes?
A. as a systemic steroid
B. as a controller medication
C. as a short-term bronchodilator
D. to prevent the release of histamines
- CORRECT ANSWER-: B
Which of the following measures could be used to evaluate changes in
signs occurring among participants in a pulmonary rehabilitation
program?
A. changes in sputum production
B. changes in O2 consumption
C. Changes in blood pressure
D. changes in O2 saturation
- CORRECT ANSWER-: A
An orally intubated convalescent has an oral pharyngeal airway
(OPA) in place, which is being used to prevent tube occlusion (as a bite
block). While helping to bathe the convalescent, the respiratory therapist
, observes the convalescent ejecting the OPA out onto the bed covers. The
therapist should
A. re-insert the used airway and secure it with tape to the convalescent's
mouth.
B. sedate the convalescent and provide a new airway.
C. retrieve the airway and re-insert into the convalescent's mouth.
D. insert a new, sterile airway and secure it to the ET tube.
-CORRECT ANSWER-C
Which of the follow data obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter would
suggest impeded blood flow through the pulmonary vasculature?
A. increased CVP, mPAP, PCWP, and C.O.
B. elevated CVP, normal mPAP and PCWP
C. elevated mPAP, normal or low PCWP
D. decreased C.O. with high PCWP
- CORRECT ANSWER-: C
When inspecting the X-ray of an outconvalescent with nephrotic
syndrome, you note a homogeneous area of increased density that
obscures the left costophrenic angle. Which of the following is the most
likely problem?
A. pleural effusion
B. bacterial pneumonia
C. pulmonary edema
D. atelectasis
- CORRECT ANSWER-: A
During the performance of cardioversion, what setting on the defibrillator
is required?