NBRC BUNDLED EXAMS questions and verified correct answers

After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - correct answer Congestive Heart F...

A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h - correct answer E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, ...

The four steps for respiratory mgmt - correct answer 1. tx *ventilation *first (should problem exist) 2. *oxygenation* 3. *circulation* 4. *perfusion* problems at one step will adversely affect each process that follows it within sequence External respiration vs. Internal respiration - ...

Ascites - correct answer accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - correct answer -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - correct answer -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 secon...

The recommended HFF for recording electocardiograph channel is - correct answer 70Hz Which of the following would best describe rhythmic movement disorder? 1. Minimum frequency of 0.3Hz 2. Max frequency of 2.0Hz 3. Min number of 4 rhythmic movements a.1,2 b.2,3 c.1,3 d.1,2,3 - correct a...

What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 3 - correct answer Resuscitate What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 8? - correct answer Monitor routine care Orthopnea - correct answer Difficult breathing except in the upright position (CHF) General malise - co...