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EXAM:CRT TMC RRT EXAM WITH CERTIFIED ANSWERS extra pulmonary air indicates: Correct Answer--pneumothorax -pneumoperitoneum -pneumomediastinum -pneumopericardium -sub cu. emphysema

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EXAM: CRT TMC RRT EXAM WITH CERTIFIED ANSWERS
extra pulmonary air indicates: Correct Answer--pneumothorax


-pneumoperitoneum


-pneumomediastinum


-pneumopericardium


-sub cu. emphysema




Epiglottitis: Correct Answer--above glottis


-confirm with lat. neck cxr; supraglottic narrowing with enlarged flattened epiglottis


-thumb sign




Tx: intubate




Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) Correct Answer-infection of upper airway characterized

by a barky cough seen in children


CXR: tracheal narrowing with subglottic swelling (steeple sign, picket fence, pencil point, hour

glass)




Treatment: racemic epi and O2

, EXAM: CRT TMC RRT EXAM WITH CERTIFIED ANSWERS


ETT Placement: Correct Answer-2-6 cm above carina-- level of aortic arch


To confirm- first listen to breath sounds, then CXR




AP radiograph: Correct Answer-front to back




PA radiograph Correct Answer-back to front




Lateral radiograph Correct Answer-sides




Oblique CXR Correct Answer-standing/diagonal- lesions




Lateral decubitus Correct Answer-lying on AFFECTED side-- pleural effusions




Apical lordotic Correct Answer-tops of lungs used to confirm TB




End exp. image Correct Answer-detect small pnuemos

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Confirming quality of CXR image Correct Answer-- clavicles are level


- penetration- vertabrae visible just behind heart


-mediastinum- area between lungs, heart, blood vessels and bronchi are found


-vascular markings




Enlarged Heart in CXR Correct Answer-cardiomegaly--- CHF- pericardial effusion




Normal CXR Correct Answer--hemidiaphragms


-R diaphragm elevated (liver underneath)


-L diaphragm at level of 6 anterior rib


-trachea midline


-bilateral radiolucent appearance


-sharp costophrenic angles


- heart not consuming 50% of picture




Blood Pressure Correct Answer-120/80

, EXAM: CRT TMC RRT EXAM WITH CERTIFIED ANSWERS
90-140 systolic acceptable


60-90 diastolic acceptable




hypertension- O2


hypotension- fluids, hypovolemia, chf




Heart sounds: Correct Answer-S1- ventricles contract


S2-ventricles relax


(LUB-DUB)


S3 & S4 not good; recommend echo




pleural friction rub Correct Answer-Coarse grating raspy or crushing sound




TB, pneumonia, PE, and hemothorax




Recommend steroids and antibiotics

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