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TMC form 2020 (MAY) Test Guide Fully Answered
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If a patient is on 8-12L/min, what would be the fio2? -Answer 50% 
 
If minute ventilation stays the same but dead-space is added, what will increases? -Answer PaCO2 
 
What is the static compliance equation? -Answer Exhaled Vt/(Pplat - PEEP) 
 
Before chest physiotherapy is done, what should the respiratory therapy do FIRST? -Answer Review patient chart history 
 
What should a therapist do when a family is asking to put the patient on the mechanical ventilator when they have a DNI order in...
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NURS 5463 Test 4 practice Questions with well explained answers
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A 63-year-old man has a 4-minute period of documented expressive aphasia that completely resolved. A 
workup reveals 70% left internal carotid stenosis and a 50% right internal carotid stenosis. In addition to 
best medical management, which of the following is the most appropriate treatment? - A. Left 
CEA 
An 84-year-old woman has diabetes and congestive heart failure that is refractory to medical treatment. 
A right carotid bruit is detected on physical examination. A duplex study suggests a ...
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Healthstream Test Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2023-2024
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A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - Answer cardiac tamponade. 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - Answer transcutaneous pacing. 
 
A patient is admitted to the ICU with susp...
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A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - Answer- cardiac tamponade. 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - Answer- transcutaneous pacing. 
 
A patient is admitted to the ICU with suspected cervical spinal cord injury following a motor vehicle accident. Th...
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FCCS 2023-2024 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct 
.What labs should you order immediately when assessing the acutely ill or injured pt? (2) - ANSWER ABG, BG 
 
What is the single most important indicator of critical illness? (hint: it's a vital sign) - ANSWER Tachypnea 
 
Increase in depth of breathing - ANSWER Kussmaul/hyperpnea 
 
Increase in depth of breathing, also called Kussmaul or hyperpnea, may indicate what severe acid/base abnormality? - ANSWER ...
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Egan's Chapter 16 questions with correct answers
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Musical inspiratory and expiratory sound associated with asthma Answer wheezes 
 
difficulty breathing when lying supine Answer orthopnea 
 
shape of thorax associated with emphysema Answer barrel chest 
 
chest pain typical of acute coronary syndromes Answer angina 
 
physical wasting associated with chronic lung disease Answer cachexia 
 
blood pressure that is too low Answer shock 
 
the sitting position that emphysema patients use when they are in trouble Answer tripoding 
 
drop in blood pr...
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100 Free MCCQE1 Questions (all accurately answered)
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An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardia...
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Cardiology boards ABIM-216 questions with 100% correct answers 2023
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Cardiology boards ABIM-216 questions with 
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What is a positive stress test - CORRECT ANSWER Flat or Down sloping St-segment 
depression >1 mm occurring 80 msec after j point 
When to stop a stress test - CORRECT ANSWER St segment depression > 2 mm, 
ventricular tachycardia, drop in SBP > 15, chest pain, dyspnea, lightheadedness 
Stress test of choice with a LBBB or ventricular pacing? - CORRECT ANSWER 
Myocardial perfusion imaging with adenosine,NOT exercis...
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AACN AGACNP boards Questions and answers 2023/2024
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AACN AGACNP boards Questions and answers 2023/2024 
 
Pericarditis - correct answer Often present w/ friction rub, sharp CP w/ inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, hypotension. Tx w/ colchicine. 
 
Pulmonary edema - correct answer Pink/frothy sputum. Tachypnea, dyspnea, b/l wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, kerley B lines, and pleural effusions. 
 
Cardiac tamponade - correct answer Becks Triad= muffled tones, JVD, HoTN. Narrow pulse pressure. Low C.O., low BP, tachy...
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FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam – Questions And Answers
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What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANS 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 the 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...
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