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TMC EXAM 6.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/TYPA%20NEW/TMC%20EXAM%206TMC EXAM 6
1. The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to developa teaching
plan for a patient who will be using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) at home?
A. manual dexterity and language skills
B. disease history and current diagnosis
C. visual acuity and color blindedness
D. highest achieved grade level and GPA:
ANS A
Explanation : A patient taking nebulizer treatments should be able to demonstrate manual
dexterity, or the ability to hold and manipulate the nebulizer device. It is alsoimportant that they
demonstrate appropriate language skills so they may understandthe instruction provided them
regarding the use of the device.Their ability to see, orvisual acuity, and disease history is not
important or critical in learning how to use a nebulizer device.
2. Which of the following should be excluded in an evaluation of a patient's ability to
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learn to self-administer medication by metered dose inhaler (MDI)?
A. manual dexterity
B. language skill
C. level of dementia
D. disease history:
ANS D
Explanation : A patient that is taking nebulizer treatments needs to be able to demonstrate
manual dexterity, and the ability to hold and manipulate the nebulizer.During the instruction,
appropriate language skills and mental capabilities are alsoimportant. The patient should also
have the mental ability to learn. What is NOT important is the patient's disease history. This
will have no effect on their ability to self administer nebulizer treatments.
3. How is exhaled volume determined with IPPB?
A. Directly measured at the exhalation valve outlet
B. Pre-set using the tidal volume control knob
C. Peak- inspiratory pressure divided by flowrate
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D. Calculation using Dalton's law of partial pressures:
ANS A
Explanation : IPPB machines are pressure ventilators without volume measuringdevices.
Tidal volume must be measured externally at the exhalation port.
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4. In preparing to cap a fenestrated tracheostomy tube on a patient who is scheduled for
speech therapy, the respiratory therapist should remember to
A. deflate the cuff and remove the inner cannula
B. inflate the cuff
C. switch to a liquid diet 8 hours prior to speech therapy
D. evacuate the foam cuff:
ANS A
Explanation : In order to configure a fenestrated tracheostomy tube for speech, thebutton or cap
must be placed on the tube after the inner cannula is removed and thecuff is deflated.
5. While performing manual ventilation with a self-inflating resuscitator bag through a
properly placed endotracheal tube, a respiratory therapist observesno chest rise.To
troubleshoot the problem, the therapist should
A. adjust the PEEP valve
B. increase the flowrate.
C. assure the large bore reservoir tubing is connected.
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