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Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

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. Romazicon B. Valium C. Meperidine D. Morphine sulfate - Answer- Romazicon In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is needed to determine the deadspace-tidal...

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. Romazicon B. Valium C. Meperidine D. Morphine sulfate - Answer Romazicon In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician requests a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of the following is needed to determine the deadspace-tidal ...

A respiratory therapist has achieved the following weaning parameters on a post-operative patient who experienced a total knee replacement. The SpO2 is 97% on 35% oxygen. Spont VT 480 mL VC 1600 mL VE 7.0 L MIP -4 cm H2O The next best action would be to A. reduce FIO2 to 0.30 B. return to full mechanical ventilation C. evaluate the MEF D. check the pressure manometer for leaks - Answer D In preparation for a smoking cessation class, the therapist should include informatio...

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. administer tetracycline B. instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques C. MDI therapy with an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid D. administer cromolyn...

a Rt is helping a patient with COPD prepared to be discharged home. The RT is reviewing alernative activities of daily living with the patient. Which of the following is considered ADLs? - Answer 2 and 3 shaving and grocery shopping during a preoperative test of a mechanical ventilator, the RT notices the ventilator is not delivering sufficient VT to the test lung compared to the set VT volume. The following settings are being used mand rate- 20 VT- 800 FiO2- 30% PEEP- 5 flow 40 whi...

A pt who is suspected for internal haemorrhaging after a 20-ft fall from a ladder has the following laboratory data: CBC Hb 7.0 g/dL WBC 8500 cu mm RBC 2.2 HCT 28% ABG FIO2 1.0 pH. 7.38 PaCO2. 42 mmHG PaO2 280 mmHG What is most accurate from this information? - Answer pt is Hypoxic A radiology report of a chest x-ray indicates a round-shaped infiltrate measuring 2 cm in diameter in the left lung. Which of the following tests would be helpful in further identifying the nature of t...

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...

Lindsey Jones Practice Exam Qs w/ Explanations 1. A patient has undergone overnight oximetry. Data shows several episodes of O2 desaturation throughout the night. The RTT would expect orders for which of the following kinds of testing: a. V/Q scan b. pulmonary function testing c. polysomnography d. 24-hour Holter monitoring - ANSYour answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the night that may be associated with...

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...