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C&S TMC 2 Exam Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - The transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: - Flexibility The c...

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C&S TMC 2 Exam Practice Questions and
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Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - ✔✔The

transducer is properly leveled and zeroed


The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: - ✔✔Flexibility


The capnogram tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this

tracing, the RT should: - ✔✔Check the exhalation valve


A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the procedure, the therapist occludes the catheter's

thumb port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔Use a longer

suction catheter


The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: - ✔✔The patient may gag or fight the device


While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve resuscitator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),

the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is missing. The therapist should conclude that: - ✔✔The FiO2

will most likely be less than 1.0


A patient with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate amounts of thick, tenacious sputum. The best

device for this pt would be: - ✔✔A heated large reservoir air-entrainment jet nebulizer


Which of the following humidity devices is the most economical choice for use in an intubated,

mechanically ventilated pt who only needs short-term ventilation? - ✔✔Heat moisture exchanger



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,Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration of an


air-entrainment mask? - ✔✔(4) Increasing the flow setting-NO


Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES


Altering the size of the jet orifice-YES


The respiratory therapist noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on the low pressure monitor is

consistently less than the preset CPAP of an infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of the following should

the therapist do FIRST to correct this problem? - ✔✔Tighten all connections


While the respiratory therapist is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a 2L/min nasal cannula, the pt

complains of not being able to detect any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the following actions

would be appropriate? - ✔✔Tighten all connections


While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via transtracheal catheter, the patient complains of a

persistent, nonproductive cough and tracheal irritation. The appropriate action at this time would be

what? - ✔✔Reposition the catheter


A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the ED. Through an interpreter, it is learned that

the pt is complaining of palpitations and chest discomfort. What would be indicated? - ✔✔12-lead ECG


A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored in the ICU. Measurement of which of the

following would indicate if tissue hypoxia is present? - ✔✔SVO2


A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he was found unconscious in the bedroom closet

of his home following a house fire. He is currently receiving supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather

mask. An arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as follows:


pH 7.22

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, PaCO2 45 mm Hg


PaO2 345 mm Hg


HCO3- 118 mEq/L


SaO2 100%


Which of the following would be most appropriate at this time? - ✔✔Analyze the blood sample using a

CO-oximeter


Which of the following would be most helpful to evaluate the effectiveness of secretion clearance

therapy? - ✔✔Chest x-ray


A 46 year old male is presented to the respiratory therapist clinic with complaints of cough, night sweats,

and loss of appetite. The pt has a history of IV drug abuse and hep B. The therapist recommended? -

✔✔Tuberculin skin test


The PFT results of an adult female are as follows:


Measured Predicted %Predicted


FVC(L): 2.63 3.11 84


FEV1(L): 1.58 2.28 69


FEV1/FVC(%): 60 73


FEF25%-75%(L/Sec): 0.59 2.56 23


PEF (L/Sec): 4.90 5.78 85


On the basis of these data, the correct interpretation is: - ✔✔Small airway obstruction



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