C&S TMC EXAM TWO NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
While auscultating a pts chest, the RT notes bronchial breath sounds in the lower
lung field. Which of the following would be the most probable cause of this
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER--consolidation
A pt is brought to the ED by paramedics following a motor vehicle accident. The pt
is complaining of acute left sided pleuritic chest pain. A chest x-ray is obtained
which reveals hyperlucency of the left lung. Which of the following physical
findings would be expected? - CORRECT ANSWER--tympany over the left chest
5 After elevating the head of the bed up for a 3 year old child who has a chest
tube for treatment of a left sided pneumothorax, the child suddenly becomes
hypotensive and tachycardia. When performing a clinical assessment of the pt,
which of the following should the therapist expect to find? - CORRECT
ANSWER--asymmetrical chest movement
,Lung disease which exhibits digital clubbing include: Asthma Bronchogenic
Carcinoma CF/Bronchiectasis
1 NO YES YES YES
2 YES NO YES NO
3 NO YES YES NO
4 YES NO NO YES - CORRECT ANSWER-number 1
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure
that: - CORRECT ANSWER--the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c
its: - CORRECT ANSWER--flexibility
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt.
On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: - CORRECT ANSWER--check the
exhalation valve
A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the therapist
occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all
of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER--use a longer suction catheter
,The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
-the ot may gag or fight the device
While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is
missing. The therapist should conclude that: - CORRECT ANSWER--the FiO2
will most likely be less than 1.0
A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of thick, tenacious
sputum. The best device for this pt would be: - CORRECT ANSWER--a heated
large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer
Which of the following humidity devices is the most economical choice for use in
an intubated, mechanically ventilated pt who only needs short-term ventilation? -
CORRECT ANSWER--heat moisture exchanger
The RT noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on the low pressure monitor is
consistently less than the preset CPAP of an infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of
the following should the therapist do FIRST to correct this problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER--tighten all connections
, While the RT is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a 2L/min nasal cannula, the
pt complains of not being able to detect any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which
of the following actions would be appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER--tighten
all connections
Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of an air-entrainment
mask? 1 Increasing the flow setting-YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES
Altering the size of the jet orifice-YES 2 Increasing the flow setting-NO Occluding
the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size of the jet orifice-NO 3 Increasing
the flow setting-YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-NO Altering the size of
the jet orifice-YES - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size of the jet orifice-YES
While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via transtracheal catheter, the ot
complains of a persistent, nonproductive cough and tracheal irritation. The
appropriate action at this time would be what? - CORRECT ANSWER--
reposition the catheter
A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the ED. Through an
interpreter, it is learned that the pt is complaining of palpitations and chest
discomfort. What would be indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER--12-lead ECG
COMPLETE QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+|ASSURED SUCCESS
While auscultating a pts chest, the RT notes bronchial breath sounds in the lower
lung field. Which of the following would be the most probable cause of this
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER--consolidation
A pt is brought to the ED by paramedics following a motor vehicle accident. The pt
is complaining of acute left sided pleuritic chest pain. A chest x-ray is obtained
which reveals hyperlucency of the left lung. Which of the following physical
findings would be expected? - CORRECT ANSWER--tympany over the left chest
5 After elevating the head of the bed up for a 3 year old child who has a chest
tube for treatment of a left sided pneumothorax, the child suddenly becomes
hypotensive and tachycardia. When performing a clinical assessment of the pt,
which of the following should the therapist expect to find? - CORRECT
ANSWER--asymmetrical chest movement
,Lung disease which exhibits digital clubbing include: Asthma Bronchogenic
Carcinoma CF/Bronchiectasis
1 NO YES YES YES
2 YES NO YES NO
3 NO YES YES NO
4 YES NO NO YES - CORRECT ANSWER-number 1
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure
that: - CORRECT ANSWER--the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c
its: - CORRECT ANSWER--flexibility
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt.
On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: - CORRECT ANSWER--check the
exhalation valve
A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the therapist
occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all
of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER--use a longer suction catheter
,The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
-the ot may gag or fight the device
While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is
missing. The therapist should conclude that: - CORRECT ANSWER--the FiO2
will most likely be less than 1.0
A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of thick, tenacious
sputum. The best device for this pt would be: - CORRECT ANSWER--a heated
large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer
Which of the following humidity devices is the most economical choice for use in
an intubated, mechanically ventilated pt who only needs short-term ventilation? -
CORRECT ANSWER--heat moisture exchanger
The RT noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on the low pressure monitor is
consistently less than the preset CPAP of an infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of
the following should the therapist do FIRST to correct this problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER--tighten all connections
, While the RT is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a 2L/min nasal cannula, the
pt complains of not being able to detect any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which
of the following actions would be appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER--tighten
all connections
Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of an air-entrainment
mask? 1 Increasing the flow setting-YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES
Altering the size of the jet orifice-YES 2 Increasing the flow setting-NO Occluding
the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size of the jet orifice-NO 3 Increasing
the flow setting-YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-NO Altering the size of
the jet orifice-YES - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size of the jet orifice-YES
While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via transtracheal catheter, the ot
complains of a persistent, nonproductive cough and tracheal irritation. The
appropriate action at this time would be what? - CORRECT ANSWER--
reposition the catheter
A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the ED. Through an
interpreter, it is learned that the pt is complaining of palpitations and chest
discomfort. What would be indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER--12-lead ECG
