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C&S TMC EXAM TWO Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024)
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C&S TMC EXAM TWO Questions andAnswers (Latest Update 2024)
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP)
reading, the RT ensure that: - Correct Answer ✅ -the
transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device
during bronchoscopy b/c its: - Correct Answer ✅ -flexibility
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a
mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the
RT should: - Correct Answer ✅ -check the exhalation valve
A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the
procedure, the therapist occludes the catheter's thumb port;
there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all of the following
EXCEPT - Correct Answer ✅ -use a longer suction catheter
The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: -
Correct Answer ✅ -the ot may gag or fight the device
While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator
during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the RT notices
,C&S TMC EXAM TWO Questions and
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that the oxygen reservoir is missing. The therapist should
conclude that: - Correct Answer ✅ -the FiO2 will most likely
be less than 1.0
A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate
amounts of thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for this
pt would be: - Correct Answer ✅ -a heated large reservoir
air-entrainment jet nebulizer
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? -
Correct Answer ✅ -heat moisture exchanger
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? - Correct
Answer ✅ -tighten all connections
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
,C&S TMC EXAM TWO Questions and
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any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the following
actions would be appropriate? - Correct Answer ✅ -tighten
all connections
Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of
an air-entrainment 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 setting-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 -
Correct Answer ✅ 4 Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size of
the jet orifice-YES
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? - Correct Answer ✅ -
reposition the catheter
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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? - Correct Answer ✅ -12-lead ECG
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? - Correct Answer ✅ -
SVO2
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? - Correct Answer ✅ -analyze the blood sample using
a CO-oximeter
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