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TMC Questions 1st Exam
1. A RT is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation.Which of the following
should be used initially to confirm tracheal intubation?
a. cm marking of the ET tube
b. observable condensation in the tube
c. pulse oximetry
d. colormetric capnography
ANS D
2. A RT is asked to review a newborn's history.The following information is available
about the first few minutes after birth
1 min 5 min
Appearance acrocyanosis pink Heart Rate
70 110
Reflex cough cough Muscle
Tone weak active RR 20 40
Which of the following APGAR scores should the therapist expect to see for this infant?
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1 min 5 min
1. 4 8
2. 5 8
3. 6 10
4. 7 10
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANS C
3. A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago. She re- ports
increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks. A chest radiograph
shown no significant changes. Which of the following should the RT recommend FIRST?
a. transtracheal aspiration
b. airway clearance therapy
c. bronchodilator treatments
d. respiratory isolation
ANS B
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4. A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and al- buterol PRN
is ordered. A RT should NEXT
a. refer the pt for allergy skin testing
b. educate the pt on obtaining daily peak flow measurements
c. instruct the pt to use albuterol 15min before exercising
d. suggest the pt use pursed lip breathing while exercising
ANS C
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5. In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend to dry in an
intubated pt?
a. a water vapor pressure of 47mmHg
b. a relative humidity of 100% at 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees F)
c. a dew point of 36 degrees C (98.6 degrees F)
d. an absolute humidity of 44mg/L
ANS B
6. Prior to suctioning the ET tube of an adult pt who is receiving ventilation with an
FiO2 of 40%, a RT should FIRST
a. lubricate the catheter
b. hyper oxygenate the pt
c. cleanse the catheter with water
d. administer an FiO2 of 40% by T-piece
ANS B
7. A 25-year-old patient with apnea is receiving PC ventilation. ABG analysis results are
as follows
pH 7.20PCO2 65 mm HgPO2 70 mm HgHCO3- 25 mEq/LBE -4 mEq/LSO2 (calc)
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