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1. After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respira- B. congestive heart failure.
tory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is
clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely
the result of
A. empyema.
B. congestive heart failure.
C. lung carcinoma.
D. hemothorax.
2. Which of the following would be most important to B. Smoking history
evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking ces-
sation program?
A. Height
B. Smoking history
C. Weight
D. Diet
3. The respiratory therapist is calibrating a spirometer D. Spirometer may have a
and checking the volume with a 3.0 liter super syringe. leak
The volumes recorded are: 2.85 L, 2.8 L, and 2.8 L.
Based upon the information obtained which of the
following is a correct statement?
A. Another syringe needs to be used
B. Spirometer is accurate
C. The plunger was advanced too slowly
D. Spirometer may have a leak
4. A. Bronchopleural fistula
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Which of the following is an indication for high fre-
quency jet ventilation?
A. Bronchopleural fistula
B. Wilson Mikity syndrome
C. Necrotizing lesion of right lung
D. Centrilobular emphysema
5. A 43-year-old female patient has just undergone a B. Insert oropharyngeal
total abdominal hysterectomy. The patient arrives in airway
the post anesthesia care unit obtunded with minimal
response to painful stimulus. What treatment should
the respiratory therapist recommend for this patient?
A. Initiate assisted ventilation
B. Insert oropharyngeal airway
C. Obtain positron emission tomography
D. Initiate noninvasive capnography
6. A 44 week gestational age infant has just been deliv- B. meconium aspiration.
ered via C-section and is gasping, grunting, and has
tachycardia and tachypnea. At one minute his Apgar
score is 4 and at 5 minutes the score is 5. The infant is
most likely suffering from
A. transient tachypnea of the newborn.
B. meconium aspiration.
C. bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
D. apnea of prematurity.
7. What is the normal VD/VT ratio for a patient breathing B. 20 - 40%
room air?
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A. 5 - 15%
B. 20 - 40%
C. 45 - 55%
D. 65 - 75%
8. A heat moisture exchanger is indicated for humidifica- B. Transport to a tertiary
tion in which of the following situations? care center.
A. Mechanical ventilation in a long-term care facility.
B. Transport to a tertiary care center.
C. Patient with tenacious secretions.
D. Delivery of aerosolized bronchodilators.
9. All of the following could cause a patient's B. right side hyperlucency,
right-hemidiaphragm to be elevated, EXCEPT absent vascular markings
A. right lower lobe atelectasis.
B. right side hyperlucency, absent vascular markings.
C. hepatomegaly.
D. right lower lobe consolidation with air bron-
chograms.
10. A 64-year-old, 70 kg (154 lb) man with severe COPD B. Right lung 150 mL; left
is receiving independent (differential) lung ventilation lung 550 mL
following thoracotomy and right lower lobectomy.
Which of the following setting combinations would be
most appropriate for this patient?
A. Right lung 50 mL; left lung 650 mL
B. Right lung 150 mL; left lung 550 mL
C. Right lung 350 mL; left lung 350 mL
D. Right lung 550 mL; left lung 150 mL
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11. A patient in the intensive care unit has the following C. 60 mm Hg
hemodynamic measurements:
CVP (mm Hg) 5
PAP (mm Hg) 29/8
PCWP (mm Hg) 8
BP (mm Hg) 130/70
Cardiac output (L/min) 5.1
Cardiac index (L/min/m2) 2.7
What is the pulse pressure?
A. 15 mm Hg
B. 21 mm Hg
C. 60 mm Hg
D. 90 mm Hg
12. A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for D. Breath sounds are
4 days with a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. heard around the tube on
Heated aerosol at an FIO2 of 0.30 has been delivered auscultation.
to the patient. The physician asks the respiratory ther-
apist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation.
Which of the following would most likely indicate that
the patient is ready for extubation?
A. The patient is making normal quiet ventilatory ef-
forts.
B. A negative sputum culture and sensitivity has been
reported.
C. The patient's ABG are within normal range.
D. Breath sounds are heard around the tube on aus-
cultation.
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1. After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respira- B. congestive heart failure.
tory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is
clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely
the result of
A. empyema.
B. congestive heart failure.
C. lung carcinoma.
D. hemothorax.
2. Which of the following would be most important to B. Smoking history
evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking ces-
sation program?
A. Height
B. Smoking history
C. Weight
D. Diet
3. The respiratory therapist is calibrating a spirometer D. Spirometer may have a
and checking the volume with a 3.0 liter super syringe. leak
The volumes recorded are: 2.85 L, 2.8 L, and 2.8 L.
Based upon the information obtained which of the
following is a correct statement?
A. Another syringe needs to be used
B. Spirometer is accurate
C. The plunger was advanced too slowly
D. Spirometer may have a leak
4. A. Bronchopleural fistula
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Which of the following is an indication for high fre-
quency jet ventilation?
A. Bronchopleural fistula
B. Wilson Mikity syndrome
C. Necrotizing lesion of right lung
D. Centrilobular emphysema
5. A 43-year-old female patient has just undergone a B. Insert oropharyngeal
total abdominal hysterectomy. The patient arrives in airway
the post anesthesia care unit obtunded with minimal
response to painful stimulus. What treatment should
the respiratory therapist recommend for this patient?
A. Initiate assisted ventilation
B. Insert oropharyngeal airway
C. Obtain positron emission tomography
D. Initiate noninvasive capnography
6. A 44 week gestational age infant has just been deliv- B. meconium aspiration.
ered via C-section and is gasping, grunting, and has
tachycardia and tachypnea. At one minute his Apgar
score is 4 and at 5 minutes the score is 5. The infant is
most likely suffering from
A. transient tachypnea of the newborn.
B. meconium aspiration.
C. bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
D. apnea of prematurity.
7. What is the normal VD/VT ratio for a patient breathing B. 20 - 40%
room air?
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A. 5 - 15%
B. 20 - 40%
C. 45 - 55%
D. 65 - 75%
8. A heat moisture exchanger is indicated for humidifica- B. Transport to a tertiary
tion in which of the following situations? care center.
A. Mechanical ventilation in a long-term care facility.
B. Transport to a tertiary care center.
C. Patient with tenacious secretions.
D. Delivery of aerosolized bronchodilators.
9. All of the following could cause a patient's B. right side hyperlucency,
right-hemidiaphragm to be elevated, EXCEPT absent vascular markings
A. right lower lobe atelectasis.
B. right side hyperlucency, absent vascular markings.
C. hepatomegaly.
D. right lower lobe consolidation with air bron-
chograms.
10. A 64-year-old, 70 kg (154 lb) man with severe COPD B. Right lung 150 mL; left
is receiving independent (differential) lung ventilation lung 550 mL
following thoracotomy and right lower lobectomy.
Which of the following setting combinations would be
most appropriate for this patient?
A. Right lung 50 mL; left lung 650 mL
B. Right lung 150 mL; left lung 550 mL
C. Right lung 350 mL; left lung 350 mL
D. Right lung 550 mL; left lung 150 mL
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11. A patient in the intensive care unit has the following C. 60 mm Hg
hemodynamic measurements:
CVP (mm Hg) 5
PAP (mm Hg) 29/8
PCWP (mm Hg) 8
BP (mm Hg) 130/70
Cardiac output (L/min) 5.1
Cardiac index (L/min/m2) 2.7
What is the pulse pressure?
A. 15 mm Hg
B. 21 mm Hg
C. 60 mm Hg
D. 90 mm Hg
12. A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for D. Breath sounds are
4 days with a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. heard around the tube on
Heated aerosol at an FIO2 of 0.30 has been delivered auscultation.
to the patient. The physician asks the respiratory ther-
apist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation.
Which of the following would most likely indicate that
the patient is ready for extubation?
A. The patient is making normal quiet ventilatory ef-
forts.
B. A negative sputum culture and sensitivity has been
reported.
C. The patient's ABG are within normal range.
D. Breath sounds are heard around the tube on aus-
cultation.
