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Lindsey Jones TMC A Questions And Answers Which of the parameters is the most reliable indicator that the patient is ready for ventilator liberation? Vital capacity In preparation for pulmonary function testing the respiratory therapist interviews the patient to investigate the use of tobac...

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Which of the parameters is the most reliable indicator that the patient is ready for ventilator

liberation? Vital capacity




In preparation for pulmonary function testing the respiratory therapist interviews the patient to

investigate the use of tobacco products. The patient reports smoking five packs a day for 10 years

and 1.5 packs a day for 20 years. What is the pack year history of smoking for these patients.?

80




During the difficult intubation, the emergency room physician request an endotracheal tube that

is smaller than recommended for the patient's height and ideal body weight. As a result, the

respiratory therapist should anticipate? An increase in RAW




In preparation for ventilator weaning the physician request a VD/VT ratio assessment. Which of

the following is needed to determine the dead space tidal volume ratio? Arterial blood

gases and capnographic data




A respiratory therapist is determining a VD/VT ratio. Which of the following is needed to

complete this analysis? PetCO2 and PaCO2

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Which of the following is least likely to promote the spread of nosocomial infection in a

hospital? Use of unit dose medication




Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of hemoglobin? RBC




Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure

ventilation via pressure Cycled ventilator? Low volume




Patients with large next week experience frequent dislodging of the tracheostomy tube need a

Longer tracheostomy tube




Which of the following would be most effective at resolving a humidity Deficits for a patient

who is into baited with an 8.0 mm endotracheal tube? Concha heated Humidifier




A patient with suspected myasthenia gravis in the emergency room should receive which of the

following to confirm a diagnosis? Edrophonium Bromide

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Which of the following is an important action when joining an arterial blood gas sample?

Choose a radio site with adequate ulnar circulation




Which of the following would be most helpful for a patient with fixed upper airway obstruction?

Heliox therapy




Which of the following oxygen modalities would be appropriate for a 220 pound man with

diabetic ketoacidosis who requires 40% supplemental oxygen? Air entrainment mask




While administering a treatment with albuterol to a patient with COPD the therapist notes a

sudden change in a patient's color to mark cyanosis. The patient appears apneic and the heart rate

on the pulse oximeter indicates 30/min. The therapist should first Begin mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation




Prior to the removal of chest tubes, which of the following should be done clamp the chest

tube for 24 hours




Which of the following will help a patient to speak while intubatedwith a tracheostomy tube?

Passy-Muir valve

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Prior to obtaining an MEP value with a pressure manometer, the respiratory therapist notes the

needle is pointing at a positive pressure of -4 cmH2O prior to the maneuver. During the MEP

maneuver, the needle reaches 32 cmH2O. The therapist should Record an MEP of

36CMH20




What would occur on a time cycle ventilator with the fixed rate if the inspiratory flow rate was

increased? Increased in tidal volume




Why should a respiratory therapist first open the airway of a patient who is apneic? The

patient may be experiencing upper airway occlusion




Which of the following is a strategy that may help reduce or prevent auto peep in a patient with

ARDS? High flow rates




A pediatric patient has a nonproductive cough. A chest radiograph reveals a foreign body in the

right mainstem Bronchi. Which of the following should be used to alleviate the problem?

Bronchoscope

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