TMC questions with correct answers

If a patient is on 8-12L/min venti mask, what would be the fio2? Answer same as what it was set on 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 place? Answer Start with NPPV What phrase would describe a patient having dyspnea? Answer "I have to stop and catch my breath" A patient who has a neck injury but needs their airway protected. What should you put in place? Answer Oropharyngeal airway (if unconscious) is awake NPA A patient is unconscious, what should you do to establish a patent airway? Answer Head tilt chin A patient has accessory muscle and scalene usage, what does this indicate? Answer Increased work of breathing