LJ TMC FORM "F" Questions And Answers
low pulmonary compliance. You are called to the emergency room to provide ventilation
with a manual resuscitator for a patient receiving CPR. The patient is intubated and the
endotracheal tube position has been confirmed. It is difficult to squeeze the bag...
low pulmonary compliance. You are called to the emergency room to provide ventilation
with a manual resuscitator for a patient receiving CPR. The patient is intubated and the
endotracheal tube position has been confirmed. It is difficult to squeeze the bag. A possible
causes is
capnograph Which of the following equipment is required to determine VD/VT ratio on a
patient receiving mechanical ventilation?
PCWP 14 mm Hg and C.O. 4 L/M For a patient with severe mitral-valve stenosis, a
balloon-tipped flow-directed pulmonary artery catheter would be associated with which of the
following clinical data?
Cascade or Wick-type humidifier A respiratory therapist is preparing to intubate and place
a patient on a mechanical ventilator. The patient will require humidity therapy in conjunction
with ventilatory support. Which of the following should the therapist prepare in order to
accomplish this?
foreign body aspiration Which of the following conditions would benefit most from
bronchoscopy?
,LJ TMC FORM "F" Questions And Answers
measuring fluid output Periodic weighing of a newborn's diaper is associated with
100% A 38-week gestational age infant is to receive oxygen therapy by a blender set at
100% with a heated large-volume nebulizer. To ensure the delivery of the ordered FIO2, the
respiratory therapist should properly set the nebulizer FIO2 to
Periodic chest radiograph A patient has been receiving IPPB therapy after surgery to
reduce pulmonary complications. The respiratory therapist should use which method to
determine the effectiveness of the therapy?
the water-float technique to determine MDI canister content A respiratory therapist is
asked to assist in the development of a teaching plan for a 7-year-old asthmatic patient at home.
The plan should avoid instructions regarding
FEF 200-1200 increases by 17% Which of the following pre/post bronchodilator
pulmonary function test results is the most meaningful in suggesting that a bronchodilator is
indicated?
,LJ TMC FORM "F" Questions And Answers
Combivent A patient with known COPD has the following pre and post bronchodilator
studies. Based on this information, what bronchodilator should the physician prescribe?
Pre-Bronchodilator Post albuterol Post Combivent SVC (L)2.7 2.7 2.8 FVC (L)2.5 2.6 2.8 FEV1
(L)1.5 2.0 2.0 FEF25-75 (% pred) 65% 80% 85%
patient would benefit from bronchodilators The resulting flow-volume loop of a patient
with pulmonary obstruction following a bronchodilator shows an inflection point on the positive
side of the graph that is 25% taller than the loop seen prior to the bronchodilator trial. This would
indicate that
decrease in blood pressure Which of the following may occur as a result of stimulation of
the vagal reflex during a suction procedure?
degree of bubbling in the water-seal compartment A patient being treated for a left-sided
hemothorax following multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident is receiving
positive pressure ventilation by a PB 840 volume ventilator. A 3-chamber chest tube drainage
system is in place and functioning properly. During a routine ventilator check, the respiratory
therapist notes the low-return volume begins to alarm. Which of the following would be
appropriate to check to determine the cause of the alarm?
, LJ TMC FORM "F" Questions And Answers
increase flow to the mask A respiratory therapist notices the reservoir bag on a
nonrebreathing mask collapses completely every time the patient inspires. The respiratory
therapist should
patient areas and locations A respiratory supervisor is calculating appropriate staffing
levels for a shift. Which of the following should be included in calculation?
Patient meal times Which of the following would a respiratory therapy supervisor NOT
include when considering appropriate staffing levels for a shift?
secretions in the ET tube The following graphic on an intubated ventilator patient is most
likely caused by (squiggly line)
low PetCO2 A therapist would expect to see which of the following capnographic data
after providing the first few manual ventilations on a patient who has been apneic for 4 minutes?
development of AutoPEEP The following graph is from a patient receiving mechanical
ventilation in the assist/control mode. Which of the following would be of potential concern?
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