Kettering TMC Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update

Kettering TMC Test Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update *B. conscious patient with an ineffective cough* - Answers A nasopharyngeal airway is indicated for which of the following patients? A. unconscious patient with a closed head injury B. conscious patient with an ineffective cough C. alert patient who is expectorating a large amount of secretions D. uncooperative patient *C. 3.0 mm* - Answers A 43-week gestational age infant has just been delivered and is stained with meconium. The physician has asked that the baby be intubated and suctioned immediately. The respiratory therapist should recommend intubating the baby with which of the following size endotracheal tubes? A. 2.0 mm B. 2.5 mm C. 3.0 mm D. 4.0 mm *B. initiate CPR* - Answers An 8-month-old infant admitted to the pediatric unit is playing with marbles. The infant suddenly develops violent coughing and is unable to cry. The respiratory therapist administered series of back blows and chest thrusts, and the infant is now unresponsive. The therapist should A. continue back blow and chest thrusts. B. initiate CPR. C. perform a blind finger sweep. D. prepare to intubate. *C. insert the airway in the same direction of its shape and into the airway and do not rotate.* - Answers Which of the following is the most appropriate technique for insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway? A. insert the airway in the opposite direction of its shape and rotate 180 degrees B. insert the airway in the opposite direction of its shape and rotate 90 degrees C. insert the airway in the same direction of its shape into the airway and do not rotate D. insert the airway in the same direction of its shape and rotate 180 degrees *A. The distal end should be recessed at least 1 cm from the tip of the endotracheal tube* - Answers Which of the following describes the proper technique when using a stylet? A. The distal end should be recessed at least 1 cm from the tip of the endotracheal tube B. The distal end should be positioned at the level of the beveled end C. The distal end should be proximal to the "Murphy's Eye" D. The distal end should be positioned proximal to the cuff *A. The F02 of the gas delivered to the bag.* - Answers When using a flow-inflating resuscitation bag during manual ventilation of a neonate, the FO2 received by the neonate is determined by A. the FO2 of the gas delivered to the bag. B. the size of the oxygen reservoir. C. the oxygen flow rate. D. how much the bag is compressed. *A. loss of PEEP* - Answers patient being mechanically ventilated requires endotracheal suctioning. The patient is on high levels of PEEP therapy and has periods of hypotension. The respiratory therapist hyperoxygenates the patient before beginning the procedure. As the therapist disconnects the patient from the ventilator circuit, the following pattern is seen on the ECG monitor: Which of the following could be the cause of this patient's ECG pattern? A. loss of PEEP B. inadequate hyperoxygenation time C. vagus nerve stimulation D. normal response to suctioning *B. Double-lumen endobronchial tube* - Answers A patient is diagnosed with a necrotizing pulmonary fistula in the right lung. The physician has requested that the right lung be ventilated at a pressure 10 cmH2O lower than the left lung. The respiratory therapist should recommend providing this type of ventilation via a: A. Transtracheal catheter device B. Double-lumen endobronchial tube C. Cricothyroidotomy D. 14 gauge endotracheal catheter *C. to establish a pressure of 20 mmHg* - Answers A patient has been intubated in order to receive volume control ventilation. To inflate the endotracheal tube cuff, the respiratory therapist should add air to the cuff A. until no leak is heard during inspiration. B. and then remove it until a slight leak is heard at peak inspiration. C. to establish a pressure of 20 mmHg. D. to establish a pressure of 40 cmH20. *B. fenestrated tracheostomy tube* - Answers A 16-year-old male patient involved in a motorcycle accident presents to the ER with massive maxillary and nasal trauma. Which of the following devices would be most appropriate for maintaining the patient's airway? A. nasal endotracheal tube B. fenestrated tracheostomy tube C. oral pharyngeal airway D. oral endotracheal tube *D. Reintubate orally* - Answers Shortly after extubating a patient, the therapist notes an increase in the patient's work of breathing, intercostal retractions, marked stridor and a decreased Sp02. The therapist should recommend: A. Cool aerosol therapy with 50% oxygen B. Assisted ventilation with resuscitation bag and mask C. CPAP therapy with 40% oxygen D. Reintubate orally *A. Oropharyngeal airway* - Answers A 48-year-old postoperative patient in the recovery room is still unconscious. Vital signs are all stable and the SpO2 is 95%. Which of the following should the therapist recommend to prevent a soft tissue obstruction from occurring? A. Oropharyngeal airway B. Nasopharyngeal airway C. Laryngeal mask airway D. Esophageal obturator airway *A. 1 and 2 only* - Answers Which of the following factors would increase the difficulty of performing oral endotracheal intubation? 1. Small mouth opening 2. Macroglossia 3. Atrophy of thyroid 4. Mallampati Class II A. 1 and 2 only B. 3 and 4 only C. 1 and 3 only