NBRC TMC EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | DETAILED &
ELABORATED |
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
(AS/BS) PREP
An Increased Hr May Indicate?
Decreased Oxygenation
What Do You Recommend To A Patient With Tobacco
Use? Nicotine Replacement
What Is The Pack Year Formula?
# Of Packs/Day X # Of Years Smoked
If The Patient Is In Shock You Will Care About
,What? A Urine Output Less Than 40 Ml/Hr
What Does A Decreased Cvp Mean And How Do You Fix It?
Hypovolemia
Give Fluids
,What Does An Increased Cvp Mean And How Do You Fix It?
Hypervolemia
Give diuretics
General Malaise Is Usually Due
From? Electrolyte Imbalance
What Is A Correct Interview Technique?
Ask Open Ended Questions, Not Yes Or No Questions
Use The Kiss Method
When The Patient Has Peripheral Edema, What Condition Does
Go Along With?
Chf
What Does Diaphoresis Mean And Why Does It Happen?
Profuse Sweating
1. Chf (Heart Failure)
2. Fever, Infection
3. Anxiety
4. Tuberculosis
What Are Some Examples Of Positive Inotropes?
1. Digitalis
2. Digoxin
When The Patient Has Kyphoscoliosis, What Does It Cause The
Patient To Have Wrong With Their Lungs?
, A Restrictive Pattern
(Reduced Lung Volumes)
Normal Breathing Means The Chest Moves?
Symmetrical
What Is The Word For Normal Breathing And What Is The
Normal Rr?
Eupnea
12-20
When The Patient Is Tachypneic, What Do You Give The Patient?
Oxygen
What Is The Normal Muscles Used In Ventilation?
Diaphragm And External Intercostals
What Disease Processes Have Hypertrophy In Common?
Copd And Increased Wob
What Condition Is Atrophy Common In?
Paralysis
If The Patient Has A Strong Cough But No Sputum Production May
Need?
Assistance
Respiratory Distress In Infants Is Indicated By
What? Nasal Flaring
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | DETAILED &
ELABORATED |
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
(AS/BS) PREP
An Increased Hr May Indicate?
Decreased Oxygenation
What Do You Recommend To A Patient With Tobacco
Use? Nicotine Replacement
What Is The Pack Year Formula?
# Of Packs/Day X # Of Years Smoked
If The Patient Is In Shock You Will Care About
,What? A Urine Output Less Than 40 Ml/Hr
What Does A Decreased Cvp Mean And How Do You Fix It?
Hypovolemia
Give Fluids
,What Does An Increased Cvp Mean And How Do You Fix It?
Hypervolemia
Give diuretics
General Malaise Is Usually Due
From? Electrolyte Imbalance
What Is A Correct Interview Technique?
Ask Open Ended Questions, Not Yes Or No Questions
Use The Kiss Method
When The Patient Has Peripheral Edema, What Condition Does
Go Along With?
Chf
What Does Diaphoresis Mean And Why Does It Happen?
Profuse Sweating
1. Chf (Heart Failure)
2. Fever, Infection
3. Anxiety
4. Tuberculosis
What Are Some Examples Of Positive Inotropes?
1. Digitalis
2. Digoxin
When The Patient Has Kyphoscoliosis, What Does It Cause The
Patient To Have Wrong With Their Lungs?
, A Restrictive Pattern
(Reduced Lung Volumes)
Normal Breathing Means The Chest Moves?
Symmetrical
What Is The Word For Normal Breathing And What Is The
Normal Rr?
Eupnea
12-20
When The Patient Is Tachypneic, What Do You Give The Patient?
Oxygen
What Is The Normal Muscles Used In Ventilation?
Diaphragm And External Intercostals
What Disease Processes Have Hypertrophy In Common?
Copd And Increased Wob
What Condition Is Atrophy Common In?
Paralysis
If The Patient Has A Strong Cough But No Sputum Production May
Need?
Assistance
Respiratory Distress In Infants Is Indicated By
What? Nasal Flaring
