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Lindsey Jones Practice Exam Questions and Answers With Explanations Latest 2023/2024. 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 - Answer Your answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the n...

Lindsey Jones Practice Exam Questions and Answers With Explanations Latest 2023/2024. 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 - Answer Your answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the n...

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...

Emphysema : Obstructive Definition, Clinical Evidence, Chest Xray, CBC, ABG, PFT & Key interventions **EXAM Challenge: You may be tempted to utilize high FiO2 because of the severity of hypoxemia. You may also be tested with an emergency, the only time it is appropriate to use 100% O2 on a COPD patient D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use, Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational hazard (smoke, asbestos, other pul...

Emphysema : Obstructive Definition, Clinical Evidence, Chest Xray, CBC, ABG, PFT & Key interventions **EXAM Challenge: You may be tempted to utilize high FiO2 because of the severity of hypoxemia. You may also be tested with an emergency, the only time it is appropriate to use 100% O2 on a COPD patient CORRECT ANSWER-D: Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity C.E.: Barrel chest, Access. musc. use, Clubbing, Smoking hx, Occupational hazard (smoke, asbes...

Information Gathering - Bronchiectasis (Defined: Abnormal condition where the bronchi secrete large volumes of pus during abnormal dilation.) CORRECT ANSWER-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 Mak...

General Assessment : Visual Assessment (Stage I) Any assessment that you can do quickly by just glancing at the patient, a monitor, or the patient's record should be done first. Visual assessment items include: General appearance Color Medical history Heart rate (exception to the rule) General Assessment : Bedside (Patient contact) assessment (Stage II) This includes all things that relate to the respiratory status of the patient and can be done quickly and usually without cost o...

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...

General Assessment : Visual Assessment (Stage I) CORRECT ANSWER Any assessment that you can do quickly by just glancing at the patient, a monitor, or the patient's record should be done first. Visual assessment items include: General appearance Color Medical history Heart rate (exception to the rule) General Assessment : Bedside (Patient contact) assessment (Stage II) CORRECT ANSWER This includes all things that relate to the respiratory status of the patient and can be done quickly an...