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[Show more]A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with 
 
 
A. liver failure. 
B. pulmonary embolism. 
C. heart failure. 
D. electrolyte imbalances Answer Heart failure 
 
A patient is admitted t...
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Add to cartA 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with 
 
 
A. liver failure. 
B. pulmonary embolism. 
C. heart failure. 
D. electrolyte imbalances Answer Heart failure 
 
A patient is admitted t...
A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: 
 
A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. 
B. administering dornase alpha. 
C. administering albu...
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Add to cartA 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend: 
 
A. Continuing the therapy until breath sounds improve. 
B. administering dornase alpha. 
C. administering albu...
A patient on VC ventilation demonstrates auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? 
 
 1. Tidal volume 
 2. Respiratory Rate 
 3. Inspiratory flow 
 4. Sensitivity Answer *A. 1, 2, and 3 only 
B. 1, 2, and 4 only ...
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Add to cartA patient on VC ventilation demonstrates auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? 
 
 1. Tidal volume 
 2. Respiratory Rate 
 3. Inspiratory flow 
 4. Sensitivity Answer *A. 1, 2, and 3 only 
B. 1, 2, and 4 only ...
Within one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with normal lungs should be able to exhale what percent of the FVC? 
A. 35-50% of the FVC 
B. 50-70% of the FVC 
C. 70-83% of the FVC 
D. 84-93% of the FVC Answer c. 70-83% of FVC 
 
Simple spirometry CANNOT be use...
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Add to cartWithin one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with normal lungs should be able to exhale what percent of the FVC? 
A. 35-50% of the FVC 
B. 50-70% of the FVC 
C. 70-83% of the FVC 
D. 84-93% of the FVC Answer c. 70-83% of FVC 
 
Simple spirometry CANNOT be use...
A 44 week old gestational age infant is delivered via C-section and is gasping, grunting and has tachycardia and tachypnea. At one minute his APgar score is 4 and at 5 minutes the score is at 5. The infant is most likely suffering from 
 
transient tachypnea of the newborn 
 
meconium aspiration 
 
...
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Add to cartA 44 week old gestational age infant is delivered via C-section and is gasping, grunting and has tachycardia and tachypnea. At one minute his APgar score is 4 and at 5 minutes the score is at 5. The infant is most likely suffering from 
 
transient tachypnea of the newborn 
 
meconium aspiration 
 
...
You note in the chart of a patient's who is receiving volume control ventilation that the plateau pressure has been increasing over the last 6 hours, while the PEEP levels remains constant. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of this change? 
 
Select one: 
A. development of pulmo...
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Add to cartYou note in the chart of a patient's who is receiving volume control ventilation that the plateau pressure has been increasing over the last 6 hours, while the PEEP levels remains constant. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of this change? 
 
Select one: 
A. development of pulmo...
A respiratory therapist enters a patient's room during oxygen rounds. The patient has end - stage emphysema and appears to be sleeping. The patient doesn't respond to questions and his pulse is 20 bpm. The therapist should immediately. 
 
A. Confirm DNR status 
B. Go get help 
C. Begin rescue ven...
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Add to cartA respiratory therapist enters a patient's room during oxygen rounds. The patient has end - stage emphysema and appears to be sleeping. The patient doesn't respond to questions and his pulse is 20 bpm. The therapist should immediately. 
 
A. Confirm DNR status 
B. Go get help 
C. Begin rescue ven...
A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with Answer heart failure 
 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist disc...
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Add to cartA 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with Answer heart failure 
 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist disc...
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 proficien...
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Add to carta. 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 proficien...
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 Answer E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 
 
Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes...
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Add to cartA 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 Answer E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 
 
Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes...
Romazicon (flumazenil) Answer -antidote for benzodiazepines such as 
-GABA receptor antagonist 
- It can treat drowsiness caused by sedatives following surgery or drug overdose. 
 
Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? Answer RBC 
-RBC X 3 = hemoglobin 
 
with t...
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Add to cartRomazicon (flumazenil) Answer -antidote for benzodiazepines such as 
-GABA receptor antagonist 
- It can treat drowsiness caused by sedatives following surgery or drug overdose. 
 
Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? Answer RBC 
-RBC X 3 = hemoglobin 
 
with t...
A patient with CHF has the following input/output history 
 
 Yesterday Today 
IN 1900 mL 2100 mL 
OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL 
 
Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be observed? 
 
 A. bronchial wheezing 
 B. friction rub 
 C. decreased egophony 
 D. moist crepitant rales Answer Th...
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Add to cartA patient with CHF has the following input/output history 
 
 Yesterday Today 
IN 1900 mL 2100 mL 
OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL 
 
Which of the following clinical findings is most likely to be observed? 
 
 A. bronchial wheezing 
 B. friction rub 
 C. decreased egophony 
 D. moist crepitant rales Answer Th...
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. Answer B. 
 
Which of the following...
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Add to cartAfter 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. Answer B. 
 
Which of the following...
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. Answer B.congestive heart failure. 
 
Whi...
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Add to cartAfter 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. Answer B.congestive heart failure. 
 
Whi...
Normal ratio of VD/VT Answer 20%-40% 
 
Instructing patient prior to VC. Direct patient to: Answer inhale to lung capacity then exhale to residual volume 
 
end stage emphysema at 2Lpm transtrachael catheter patient has increased WOB Answer flush out with isotonic saline 
 
arterial line Answer ...
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Add to cartNormal ratio of VD/VT Answer 20%-40% 
 
Instructing patient prior to VC. Direct patient to: Answer inhale to lung capacity then exhale to residual volume 
 
end stage emphysema at 2Lpm transtrachael catheter patient has increased WOB Answer flush out with isotonic saline 
 
arterial line Answer ...
Which of the following equipment is most helpful at measuring FRC in a patient who has significant non-ventilated lung spaces? Answer plethysmograph 
 
You can determine FRC in three different ways - body box, nitrogen washout, or helium dilution. If someone has non-ventilated lung space, nitrogen ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following equipment is most helpful at measuring FRC in a patient who has significant non-ventilated lung spaces? Answer plethysmograph 
 
You can determine FRC in three different ways - body box, nitrogen washout, or helium dilution. If someone has non-ventilated lung space, nitrogen ...
d. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques Answer A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions after the procedure. To assist the pat...
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Add to cartd. Instruction on deep breathing and coughing techniques Answer A patient with a history of chronic bronchitis is post-operative for an exploratory laparotomy. Review of the medical record suggests the physician has concern about difficulty clearing secretions after the procedure. To assist the pat...
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 physiot...
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Add to cartIf 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 physiot...
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- An infant is being mechanically ventilated via a time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilator. Which of the following would occur if PEEP were increased without a corresponding increase in peak pressure? Answer The tidal volume would decrease 
 
- A physician requests the respiratory therapist to ass...
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Add to cart- An infant is being mechanically ventilated via a time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilator. Which of the following would occur if PEEP were increased without a corresponding increase in peak pressure? Answer The tidal volume would decrease 
 
- A physician requests the respiratory therapist to ass...
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: Answer -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed 
 
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: Answer -flexibility 
 
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from ...
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Add to cartPrior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: Answer -the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed 
 
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device during bronchoscopy b/c its: Answer -flexibility 
 
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from ...
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