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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 consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - ANSWER- Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is s...

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 deep breathing and coughing to clear secretions. A 65 kg spinal cord injured ...

(Answered)TMC EXAM A latest distinction exam solutions./ Respiratory therapist TMC Exam 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 consistent with heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted t...

TMC EXAM A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT herapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The patient's heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, and blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg. What action should the therapist recommend first? - ANS Needle aspirate the 2nd left intercostal space All of the following strategies are likely to decrease the likelihood of damage to the tracheal mucosa...

Lindsey Jones 2015 RRT Clin Sim Study Guide Exam 107 Questions with Verified Answers 1/29 ACUTE LUNG INJURY - CORRECT ANSWER The beginning stages of lung injury such that there is a decrease in pulmonary compliance and in some cases, an alteration in the permeability of the alveolar membrane. CLINICAL EVIDENCE - CORRECT ANSWER History of exposure to heated gases, caustic chemicals, massive trauma, plasma infusion. PaO2/FIO2 ratio <300 PF ratio <200 = ARDS 2/29 ARDS - CORRECT ANS...

Egan's Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions. You are planning a patient transport that will take approximately 1 hr. The patient requires manual ventilation with 10 L/min of O2. What is the minimum number of full E cylinders you would take with you? 2 *duration of flow (min) = Pressure (psig) × Cylinder factor/Flow (L/min) Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? 1. Promoting lung health & wellness 2. Providing patient education 3. Assessing the...

TMC Exam Questions & Answers | 151 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION| 30 PAGES| latest update TMC Exam Questions & Answers | 151 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION| 30 PAGES| latest update 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 consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Correct Answer: Heart failure A patient is admit...

What are the respiratory symptoms of obstructive airway diseases Correct Answer cough - dry , sputum , blood Wheeze - expiratory noise Stridor- inspiratory noise Dyspnoea ( distress coughing) pain What are the respiratory SIGNS Correct Answer chest movement with respiration rate of respiration (12-15 mins) Air entry- symmetrical/ reduced? vocal resonance- should have resonate noise like a drum ,when you get to the liver stasrts to get numb percussion note- resonant , dull What re...

TMC EXAM 160 Questions with Verified Answers FORM A 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 consistent with - CORRECT ANSWER heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted to the right. The p...

What is the primary function of the lungs? - Correct Answer 1. Oxygenation of mixed venous blood. 2. Removal of carbon dioxide from mixed venous blood. Primary function depends on the integrity of 4 things: - Correct Answer 1. Airway 2. Pulmonary vasculature 3. Respiratory muscles 4. Respiratory control mechanism PFTs help determine 7 things: - Correct Answer 1. Presence of disease or abnormal lung function. 2. Extent of dysfunction. 3. Extent of impairment/disability 4. Progress...