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TMC Exam C a. manual dexterity d. bronchoscopy b. oropharyngeal airway d. Run 2 only a. ABG and alveolar oxygen tension c. heliox therapy d. inspiratory muscle strength b. excess water in the tubing a. examine the ventilator circuit for proper connections d. change the fuel cell b. poor hand washing among staff b. disconnected thermistor line a. a fracture in the plastic wye a. provide manual ventilation d. Anectine (succinylcholine chloride) d. respirometer b. pressure manomete...

RRT Exam Final Test Prep Questions And Answers 100% Verified 70/30 Heliox Factor - answer1.6x Obstructive Disorders - answerCystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - answerObstructive RAW Calculation - answerPIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - answer0.6-2.4 If RAW increases, what kind of issue is it? - answerCBABE IF PIP and Pplat rise together, what/where is the issue? - answerAlveoli (restrictive) If PIP rises and Ppl...

Kettering CSE Diagnosis and Treatment Graded A Treat these patients with low flow oxygen SpO2 88-92% Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Treat Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis: IN SO FAR Inhaled corticosteroids Nicotine replacement therapy Smoking cessation Oxygen Food "nutrition and fluid intake." Antibiotic if needed Rehab (pulmonary) Your emphysema/chronic bronchitis patient is in ventilatory failure, remember to use this option first: NPPV You are given options t...

What is asthma? - ANSWERreversible air flow disease What induces bronchospasms in asthma? - ANSWERvPollutants vRespiratory viruses vAspirin and other NSAIDs vGERD - esp with S&S at night What are some considerations for older adults with asthma? - ANSWERBeta adrenergic receptors which are responsible for smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation become less sensitive so airways are not as capable of relaxing as in younger individuals. Therefore preventing flare ups is crucial. Wha...

Test Bank for Pilbeams Mechanical Ventilation 8th Edition by Cairo Table of contents Chapter 1. Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation Physiological Terms and Concepts Related to Mechanical Ventilation Normal Mechanics of Spontaneous Ventilation Lung Characteristics Time Constants Types of Ventilators and Terms Used in Mechanical Ventilation Types of Mechanical Ventilation Definition of Pressures in Positive Pressure Ventilation Summary Chapter 2. How Ventilators Work Histo...

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to the patient? A. Valium B. Romazicon (Flumazenil) C. Morphine sulfate D. Meperidine - Answer Answer: B. Romazicon (Flumazenil) In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is need...

RRT Exam Final Test Prep Questions And Answers 100% Verified 70/30 Heliox Factor - answer1.6x Obstructive Disorders - answerCystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Asthma Bronchitis (Chronic) Emphysema Diseases of the airways, not alveoli? - answerObstructive RAW Calculation - answerPIP-Plat/Flow RAW Normal Value - answer0.6-2.4 If RAW increases, what kind of issue is it? - answerCBABE IF PIP and Pplat rise together, what/where is the issue? - answerAlveoli (restrictive) If PIP rises and Ppl...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) LEVEL I : Productive cough, often with blood, digital clubbing of the nail beds, significant history if infections (recurrent) LEVEL II : Dyspnea LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—generally normal Sputum culture—gram negative bacteria LEVEL IV : Bronchogram is the primary test. Characterized by a "tree in winter pattern" Decision Making - Bron...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid t...

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has received Halcion in the last twenty minutes. The physician orders the institution of spontaeneous breathing trials to commence immediately. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to the patient? - correct answer Romazicon (Flumazenil) In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is needed to determine the deadspace-tida...