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Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And Answers A sputum gram stain report indicates the presence of a gram-positive organism (diplococcus) in the sputum. The following data is available: WBC 28,000 cu mm Hb 14.5 g/dL RBC 4.6 g/dL HCT 42%

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A sputum gram stain report indicates the presence of a gram-positive organism (diplococcus) in

the sputum. The following data is available:




WBC 28,000 cu mm

Hb 14.5 g/dL

RBC 4.6 g/dL

HCT 42%




Which of the following medication would be most appropriate?

A. vancomycin

B. gentamycin

C. budesonide


D. amoxicillin D. amoxicillin




Gram positive organisms, such as diplococcus, staphylococcus, etc) are treated using penicillin

class antimicrobials. These include penicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, and others.

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Which of the following data should be recorded in the patient's medical record after the therapist

coaches a post-op patient through sustained maximal inhalation therapy with a volume-oriented

incentive spirometer?




A. expiratory reserve volume

B. inspiratory reserve volume

C. inspiratory capacity


D. vital capacity C. inspiratory capacity




If the patient is using a volume oriented incentive spirometer, inspiratory capacity must be

included in the documentation in the medical record.




A 39-week gestational age neonate delivered 1 hour prior requires oxygen by hood. Which of the

following devices should be assembled?




1. aerosol heater

2. O2/air blender

3. large-bore tubing

4. oxygen analyzer

, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
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A. 2, 3, and 4

B. 1, 2, 3, and 4

C. 1, 3, and 4


D. 1, 2, and 3 B. 1, 2, 3, and 4




Because maintaining constant body temperature is paramount for an infant, use of an aerosol

heater is important. An oxygen-air blender, along with large-bore corrugated tubing will also be

needed to deliver supplemental oxygen. Additionally, an oxygen analyzer will be needed to

determine, maintain, and adjust FIO2 as needed.




The respiratory therapist notices a disparity in the heart rate as reported by an SpO2 monitor and

a finger probe compared to a palpated heart rate. Which can best explain this?




1. poor peripheral perfusion

2. excessive ambient light

3. presence of finger-nail polish

4. low hemoglobin

, Lindsey Jones final TMC Questions And
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A. 1, 2, and 3 only

B. 1 and 4 only

C. 2 and 3 only


D. 2, 3, and 4 only A. 1, 2, and 3 only




A 150-lb (68-kg) male is receiving volume-cycled mechanical ventilation on the following

settings:




Mode SIMV

Rate 16

VT 450 mL

FIO2 0.45

PEEP 12 cm H2O

Peak Pressure 32 cm H2O




Which of the following alarm settings is most appropriate?




A. Low VT 350 mL, low pressure 22 cmH2O, high pressure 45 cmH2O

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