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TMC RRT Practice Exam Questions andAnswers A+ Graded
VC ventilation - ANSWER Volume-controlled ventilation delivering set tidal volume.
Plateau pressure - ANSWER Pressure in the lungs during no airflow.
Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) - ANSWER Maximum pressure during inhalation phase.
Lung compliance - ANSWER Measure of lung expansion ease; decreases with
atelectasis.
Atelectasis - ANSWER Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced gas exchange.
Incentive spirometry - ANSWER Technique to encourage deep breathing and lung
expansion.
Rhonchi-ANSWER Coarse, rattling breath sounds that indicate obstruction of the
airways.
Pneumothorax-ANSWER The presence of air in the pleural space, which causes the lung
to collapse.
Transillumination-ANSWER A technique used to evaluate a condition of the lung with a
light.
FIO2-ANSWER The fraction of inspired oxygen that is delivered to the patient.
, PEEP-ANSWER Positive pressure applied at the end of exhalation to keep the alveoli
open.
Bronchodilator therapy-ANSWER Treatment that relays and opens airways for easier
breathing.
FEV1- ANSWER Forced expiratory volume in one second; measure of lung function.
Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) - ANSWER Hemoglobin bound to carbon monoxide;
decreases the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport.
Nonrebreathing mask - ANSWER Mask that provides high concentrations of oxygen to
the patient.
SpO2 - ANSWER Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation; reflects the saturation of
oxygen carried in the blood.
Short-acting beta2 agonists - ANSWER Quick-relief medications that alleviate
bronchospasm by stimulating beta2 receptors.
Simultaneous ventilation- ANSWER Mode of ventilation that allows spontaneous breaths
to occur while still delivering positive pressure (mechanical) breaths.
Sigh breaths- ANSWER Deep breaths delivered to prevent atelectasis.
Chest radiograph- ANSWER X-ray of lungs and heart to evaluate disease processes.
Oxygen therapy- ANSWER Delivery of oxygen to the client to maintain appropriate
oxygenation.
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