TMC Exam C, FORM M, Lindsey Jones G, TMC I

a. manual dexterity - Answer- The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - Answer- Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thoracentesis d. bronchoscopy b. oropharyngeal airway - Answer- A 45 year-old patient is recovering in the intensive care unit after undergoing a surgical procedure to repair a hernia. The patient remains unconscious. To prevent soft tissue obstruction, the respiratory therapist should recommend a(n) a. double-lumen endobronchial tube b. oropharyngeal airway c. bite block d. nasopharyngeal airway d. Run 2 only - Answer- Quality control material has published values for pH of 7.20, PO2 of 65 mmHg. Documentation indicates the range of pH is 0.5% and is 3% for PO2. Machine results are as follows: Run 1: pH 7.19, PO2 64 Run 2: pH 7.10, PO2 69 Run 3: pH 7.21, PO2 65 Which quality control run(s) indicate the machine is out of control? a. Run 1 and 2 b. Run 2 and 3 c. Run 3 only d. Run 2 only a. ABG and alveolar oxygen tension - Answer- A respiratory therapist is considering a patient's readiness to wean from mechanical ventilation. To determine the A-aDO2, the therapist will need which of the following? a. ABG and alveolar oxygen tension b. VD/VT and PAO2 c