TMC

TMC PRACTICE EXAM 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTION Within one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with normal lungs should be able to exhale what percent of the FVC? A. 35-50% of the FVC B. 50-70% of the FVC C. 70-83% of the FVC D. 84-93% of the FVC Correct Answer: c. 70-83% of FVC Simple spirometry CANNOT be used to measure the A. vital capacity B. residual volume C. tidal volume D. inspiratory reserve volume Cor...

TMC PRACTICE EXAM A 150 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTION/A+ GRADE GUARANTEED A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. B. administering dornase alpha. C. administering albuterol therapy. D. deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. - Correct answer-D. deep bre...

TMC PRACTICE EXAM 150 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTION/A+ GRADE GUARANTEED A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistentwith A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Correct Ans Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discover...

Which of the following equipment is most helpful at measuring FRC in a patient who has significant non-ventilated lung spaces? A. nitrogen analyzer for a nitrogen washout test B. helium analyzer for a helium dilution test C. plethysmograph D. peak flow meter - The correct answer is : C Explanation : You can determine FRC in three different ways - body box, nitrogen washout, or helium dilution. If someone has non-ventilated lung space, nitrogen washout and helium dilution are not helpful ...

d. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques - A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions after the procedure. To assist the patient with mobilization and removal of secretions, the respiratory therapist should recommend a. MDI therapy with an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid b. Administer tetracycline c. Administer cromolyn ...

A patient with CHF has the following input/output history Yesterday Today IN 1900 mL 2100 mL OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be observed? A. bronchial wheezing B. friction rub C. decreased egophony D. moist crepitant rales - The correct answer is : D Explanation : This CHF patient is obviously retaining fluid because he is receiving more fluid in that he is putting out. The clinical finding most associated with fluid retention is moist cr...

If a patient is on 8-12L/min, what would be the fio2? - 50% If minute ventilation stays the same but dead-space is added, what will increases? - PaCO2 What is the static compliance equation? - Exhaled Vt/(Pplat - PEEP) Before chest physiotherapy is done, what should the respiratory therapy do FIRST? - Review patient chart history What should a therapist do when a family is asking to put the patient on the mechanical ventilator when they have a DNI order in place? - Start with NPPV What p...

a. manual dexterity - The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thoracentesis d. bronchoscopy b. oropharyngeal airw...

After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet - B. Smoking history The respirat...