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TMC form 2020 (MAY) Test Guide Fully Answered (2024 Update) If a patient is on 8-12L/min, what would be the fio2? - correct answer - 50% If minute ventilation stays the same but dead-space is added, what will increases? - correct answer - PaCO2 What is the static compliance equation? - correct answer - Exhaled Vt/(Pplat - PEEP) Before chest physiotherapy is done, what should the respiratory therapy do FIRST? - correct answer - Review patient chart history

- An infant is being mechanically ventilated via a time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilator. Which of the following would occur if PEEP were increased without a corresponding increase in peak pressure? Answer The tidal volume would decrease - A physician requests the respiratory therapist to assess the upper airway function of a patient with a fenestrated tracheostomy tube. The therapist should: Answer Remove the inner cannula, deflate the cuff, plug the outer cannula - A patient receivi...

FP-C/CCP-C diagnostic exam 2023 Questions and Answers 1. When inflated to the correct pressure saline from the ART line infuses at what rate? A. 30 ml/hr B. 3 ml/hr C. 5 ml/hr D. 300 ml/hr E. It does not infuse any fluid: B. 3 ml/hr 2. he amount of air moved with one normal respiratory cycle is called: A. Minute volume B. Alveolar air C. Tidal volume D. Dead air space E. Total lung capacity: C. Tidal volume 3. What is the formula for VE? A. Vt X F B. F X PEEP C. pPlat - PEEP D. ...

Emphysema correct answer: • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated. • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chronic Bronchitis correct answer: • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated • Antibiotics as indicated • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chest Trauma/Flail...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

Finish date: 9/12/2019 6:35 PM Central Daylight Time Points: 102 of 140 Percent: 73% √ 1. A patient with a PBW of 55 kg (121 lb) is receiving VC, A/C ventilation. Ventilator settings and blood gas analysis results are: FIO2 0.70 Mandatory rate 14 VT 350 mL PEEP 5 cm H2O pH 7.35 PaCO2 35 mm Hg PaO2 40 mm Hg - HCO3 19 mEq/L BE -6 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 74% A respiratory therapist should recommend A. changing to SIMV mode. increasing to 10 cm H2O PEEP. C. changing to 5 cm H2O C...

Exam 1: NR 341/ NR341 Complex Adult Health Exam 1 Review Version 2| Guide with Verified Answers | Latest 2023/ 2024- Chamberlain 1. If pt. tube becomes dislodged & it is impossible to get that obturator in; what should you do next? ~ Answer: •assess the level of respiratory distress ~ •position the patient in the semi- Fowler's position to alleviate dyspnea until assistance arrives ~ •cover the stoma w/ a sterile dressing & ventilate the patient w/ bag- mask ventilation over the...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

PEEP recruits a certain number of collapsed alveoli increases FRC & increases compliance in the dependent are (lower lobe) of lung *compliance decreases in the non-dependent (upper lobe) area of the lung due to overdistention Indications of PEEP Refractory Hypoxemia (will not respond to supplemental O2) Shunt of >30% Atelectasis with decreased FRC decreased compliance Certain disease processes Goals of PEEP enhance tissue oxygenation maintain PaO2 >60 & SpO2 at or >...