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  • October 3, 2024
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C&S TMC EXAM TWO


1.Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the

RT ensure that:: -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed

2.The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during

bron- choscopy b/c its:: -flexibility

3.The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically

ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should:: -check the

exhalation valve

4.A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the

ther- apist occludes the catheter's thumb port; there is no vacuum. The

therapist could do all of the following EXCEPT: -use a longer suction

catheter

5.The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is:: -the ot may

gag or fight the device


,6.While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during car-

diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir

is missing. The therapist should conclude that:: -the FiO2 will most likely

be less than 1.0

7.A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of thick,

tena- cious sputum. The best device for this pt would be:: -a heated large

reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer

8.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?: -heat moisture exchanger

9.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?: -tighten all connections

10.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?: -tighten

all connections

11.Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of an air-

entrain- ment 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 set- ting-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: 4 Increasing

the flow setting-NO Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering

the size of the jet orifice-YES

12.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?: -reposition

the catheter




, 13.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?: -12-lead ECG

14.A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored in the

ICU. Measurement of which of the following would indicate if tissue

hypoxia is present?: -SVO2

15.A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he was found

unconscious in the bedroom closet of his home following a house fire.

He is currently receiving supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather

mask. An arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as

follows: pH 7.22

PaCO2 45 mm Hg PaO2 345 mm Hg HCO3- 118 mEq/L SaO2 100% Which of

the following would be most appropriate at this time?: -analyze the blood

sample using a CO-oximeter

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