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[Show more]A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder 
pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? 
A. 47 min 
B. 1.7 h 
C. 2.2 h 
D. 3.6 h - E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 
Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes 
After the...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder 
pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? 
A. 47 min 
B. 1.7 h 
C. 2.2 h 
D. 3.6 h - E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 
Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes 
After the...
Within one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with 
normal lungs should be able to exhale what percent of the FVC? 
A. 35-50% of the FVC 
B. 50-70% of the FVC 
C. 70-83% of the FVC 
D. 84-93% of the FVC - >>>>c. 70-83% of FVC 
Simple spirometry CANN...
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Add to cartWithin one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with 
normal lungs should be able to exhale what percent of the FVC? 
A. 35-50% of the FVC 
B. 50-70% of the FVC 
C. 70-83% of the FVC 
D. 84-93% of the FVC - >>>>c. 70-83% of FVC 
Simple spirometry CANN...
A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, 
and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with - >>>>heart 
failure 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, 
the respiratory the...
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Add to cartA 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, 
and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with - >>>>heart 
failure 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, 
the respiratory the...
A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty 
minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to 
commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to 
the patient? 
a. Meperidine 
b. Valium 
c. Romazic...
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Add to cartA patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty 
minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to 
commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to 
the patient? 
a. Meperidine 
b. Valium 
c. Romazic...
A 70-kg (154-lb) COPD patient who was started on mechanical ventilation due to a 
severe pulmonary infection has the following weaning parameters & clinical data three 
days after initiation of mechanical ventilation: 
MIP -25 cmH20 
Spont VT 360 mL 
RR 27 
WBC 8,000 per cu mmHb 
16 gm/dL 
Based on ...
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Add to cartA 70-kg (154-lb) COPD patient who was started on mechanical ventilation due to a 
severe pulmonary infection has the following weaning parameters & clinical data three 
days after initiation of mechanical ventilation: 
MIP -25 cmH20 
Spont VT 360 mL 
RR 27 
WBC 8,000 per cu mmHb 
16 gm/dL 
Based on ...
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: 
- -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed 
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: - 
-flexibility 
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically...
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Add to cartPrior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: 
- -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed 
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: - 
-flexibility 
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically...
A 96 kg (211 Ib), 174 cm (5 ft. 10 in) 66 year-old male patient is receiving ventilatory 
support via a volume ventilator in the pressure support (PSV) mode. ventilator settings 
and arterial blood gas results are as follows: 
Ventilator Settings 
PSV: 12 cmH2O 
FIO2: 0.45 
CPAP: 5 cmH2O 
Arterial B...
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Add to cartA 96 kg (211 Ib), 174 cm (5 ft. 10 in) 66 year-old male patient is receiving ventilatory 
support via a volume ventilator in the pressure support (PSV) mode. ventilator settings 
and arterial blood gas results are as follows: 
Ventilator Settings 
PSV: 12 cmH2O 
FIO2: 0.45 
CPAP: 5 cmH2O 
Arterial B...
After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory 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. - B. congestive heart failure. 
Whic...
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Add to cartAfter a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory 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. - B. congestive heart failure. 
Whic...
a. manual dexterity - The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following 
to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at 
home? 
a. manual dexterity 
b. highest grade level achieved in school 
c. spousal support 
d. English speaking proficiency 
...
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Add to carta. manual dexterity - The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following 
to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at 
home? 
a. manual dexterity 
b. highest grade level achieved in school 
c. spousal support 
d. English speaking proficiency 
...
If a patient is on 8-12L/min, what would be the fio2? - 50% 
If minute ventilation stays the same but dead-space is added, what will increases? - 
PaCO2 
What is the static compliance equation? - Exhaled Vt/(Pplat - PEEP) 
Before chest physiotherapy is done, what should the respiratory therapy do FI...
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Add to cartIf a patient is on 8-12L/min, what would be the fio2? - 50% 
If minute ventilation stays the same but dead-space is added, what will increases? - 
PaCO2 
What is the static compliance equation? - Exhaled Vt/(Pplat - PEEP) 
Before chest physiotherapy is done, what should the respiratory therapy do FI...
A patient with CHF has the following input/output history 
Yesterday Today 
IN 1900 mL 2100 mL 
OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL 
Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be observed? 
A. bronchial wheezing 
B. friction rub 
C. decreased egophony 
D. moist crepitant rales - The correct answer i...
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Add to cartA patient with CHF has the following input/output history 
Yesterday Today 
IN 1900 mL 2100 mL 
OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL 
Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be observed? 
A. bronchial wheezing 
B. friction rub 
C. decreased egophony 
D. moist crepitant rales - The correct answer i...
d. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques - A patient with a history 
of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the 
medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions 
after the procedure. To assist the patien...
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Add to cartd. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques - A patient with a history 
of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the 
medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions 
after the procedure. To assist the patien...
- An infant is being mechanically ventilated via a time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilator. 
Which of the following would occur if PEEP were increased without a corresponding 
increase in peak pressure? - The tidal volume would decrease 
- A physician requests the respiratory therapist to assess th...
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Add to cart- An infant is being mechanically ventilated via a time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilator. 
Which of the following would occur if PEEP were increased without a corresponding 
increase in peak pressure? - The tidal volume would decrease 
- A physician requests the respiratory therapist to assess th...
Which of the following equipment is most helpful at measuring FRC in a patient who has 
significant non-ventilated lung spaces? 
A. nitrogen analyzer for a nitrogen washout test 
B. helium analyzer for a helium dilution test 
C. plethysmograph 
D. peak flow meter - The correct answer is : C 
Explana...
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Add to cartWhich of the following equipment is most helpful at measuring FRC in a patient who has 
significant non-ventilated lung spaces? 
A. nitrogen analyzer for a nitrogen washout test 
B. helium analyzer for a helium dilution test 
C. plethysmograph 
D. peak flow meter - The correct answer is : C 
Explana...
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