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179 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 179
Why is pressure controlled ventilation preferred in some situations?
improved gas distribution allows for lower VT
increased risk of infection due to higher vt
decreased patient comfort with higher vt
shorter duration of mechanical ventilation with higher vt
Definition 2 of 179
Male: 9.0 -10.5mg/dL
Female: 8.5 - 10.2mg/dL
Osmolality, serum
Uric acid, serum
Comprehensive metabolic panel:
calcium, serum
Hemoglobin, blood
Term 3 of 179
Endotracheal instillation of which of these preparations is NOT currently included in respiratory
therapy practice?
waiting more than 20 minutes to analyze the sample
pneumothorax and hemothorax
proceed with suctioning
saline prior to suctioning
,Term 4 of 179
A respiratory therapist goes to the supply room to get nasal cannula for a patient in their care. The
liter flow ordered by the physician is 2 L/min. The therapist notes that the expiration date on the
packaging of the item shows that it expired just within the last month. The proper immediate
course of action for the therapist is
Clean the area of the stoma with normal saline; do a careful inspection of the condition of
the stoma; replace the old dressing with a new, clean dressing; carefully note your
observation in the patient chart; and directly notify the unit manager that the stoma needs
the attention of the patient's physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) when
one of them next does rounds.
Discard the expired nasal cannula, and advise the central supply manager of outdated
equipment on the shelves. Then, obtain a nasal cannula that has not reached its stated
expiration to supply to this patient.
The patient has a decreased vital capacity, and there could be several different causes for
this.
budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid (an anti-inflammatory), which may prevent some
asthma attacks
,Definition 5 of 179
Clean the area of the stoma with normal saline; do a careful inspection of the condition of the
stoma; replace the old dressing with a new, clean dressing; carefully note your observation in the
patient chart; and directly notify the unit manager that the stoma needs the attention of the
patient's physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) when one of them next does
rounds.
When calibrating the spirometer in the pulmonary function laboratory, the respiratory
therapist performs three trials with a 3 L syringe. The results are 2.92 L, and 3.09 L. What
does the respiratory therapist report about the spirometer as a result of these
measurements?
While performing routine care on a patient with a tracheostomy, you notice that there are
traces of blood apparent on the dressing between the stoma and the flange of the tube.
Which of these is the correct course of action?
When setting up a CPAP machine for Mrs. Rose, a new admission, the respiratory therapist is
required to inspect the machine for safety, good overall condition, and proper operation.
The respiratory therapist notices that although everything appears fine, there is no
preventive maintenance (PM) sticker on the CPAP machine. This sticker shows that it was
inspected and when it next needs inspection and bench testing by the biomedical
department. What action is indicated by the lack of this sticker?
If we are the respiratory therapist assigned to the hospital's rapid response team for the
shift, what responsibility is ours for the entire shift, what responsibility is ours for the entire
shift?
Term 6 of 179
When setting up an ICU room for a new mechanical ventilator patient, the presence of which item
is required?
n95 mask, gown, gloves
bag mask ventilation device
increase sedation
iv administration of fluid
, Term 7 of 179
On the order of the intensivist on duty in the ICU, a respiratory therapist draws an ABG sample for
analysis to see if our patient's minute ventilation is sufficient for maintaining the appropriate
PaCO2.
There are numerous errors an inexperienced or poorly trained respiratory therapist might make
that would degrade the accuracy or reliability of the analysis; they include which of the following?
waiting more than 80 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 19 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 25 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 20 minutes to analyze the sample
Term 8 of 179
A patient stumbles into the waiting area of your ED complaining of chest pain. Suddenly, and
without further warning, the patient collapses to the floor, unresponsive. All other medical
personnel are at that moment tending to a motor vehicle accident victim in the trauma bay. The
most important thing for you to do immediately upon determining that there is no heartbeat and
no spontaneous respiration is
defibrillate the patient with 360 joules
excessive daytime sleepiness
deliver breaths with a bag-valve mask
call for help and begin chest compressions
179 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 179
Why is pressure controlled ventilation preferred in some situations?
improved gas distribution allows for lower VT
increased risk of infection due to higher vt
decreased patient comfort with higher vt
shorter duration of mechanical ventilation with higher vt
Definition 2 of 179
Male: 9.0 -10.5mg/dL
Female: 8.5 - 10.2mg/dL
Osmolality, serum
Uric acid, serum
Comprehensive metabolic panel:
calcium, serum
Hemoglobin, blood
Term 3 of 179
Endotracheal instillation of which of these preparations is NOT currently included in respiratory
therapy practice?
waiting more than 20 minutes to analyze the sample
pneumothorax and hemothorax
proceed with suctioning
saline prior to suctioning
,Term 4 of 179
A respiratory therapist goes to the supply room to get nasal cannula for a patient in their care. The
liter flow ordered by the physician is 2 L/min. The therapist notes that the expiration date on the
packaging of the item shows that it expired just within the last month. The proper immediate
course of action for the therapist is
Clean the area of the stoma with normal saline; do a careful inspection of the condition of
the stoma; replace the old dressing with a new, clean dressing; carefully note your
observation in the patient chart; and directly notify the unit manager that the stoma needs
the attention of the patient's physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) when
one of them next does rounds.
Discard the expired nasal cannula, and advise the central supply manager of outdated
equipment on the shelves. Then, obtain a nasal cannula that has not reached its stated
expiration to supply to this patient.
The patient has a decreased vital capacity, and there could be several different causes for
this.
budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid (an anti-inflammatory), which may prevent some
asthma attacks
,Definition 5 of 179
Clean the area of the stoma with normal saline; do a careful inspection of the condition of the
stoma; replace the old dressing with a new, clean dressing; carefully note your observation in the
patient chart; and directly notify the unit manager that the stoma needs the attention of the
patient's physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) when one of them next does
rounds.
When calibrating the spirometer in the pulmonary function laboratory, the respiratory
therapist performs three trials with a 3 L syringe. The results are 2.92 L, and 3.09 L. What
does the respiratory therapist report about the spirometer as a result of these
measurements?
While performing routine care on a patient with a tracheostomy, you notice that there are
traces of blood apparent on the dressing between the stoma and the flange of the tube.
Which of these is the correct course of action?
When setting up a CPAP machine for Mrs. Rose, a new admission, the respiratory therapist is
required to inspect the machine for safety, good overall condition, and proper operation.
The respiratory therapist notices that although everything appears fine, there is no
preventive maintenance (PM) sticker on the CPAP machine. This sticker shows that it was
inspected and when it next needs inspection and bench testing by the biomedical
department. What action is indicated by the lack of this sticker?
If we are the respiratory therapist assigned to the hospital's rapid response team for the
shift, what responsibility is ours for the entire shift, what responsibility is ours for the entire
shift?
Term 6 of 179
When setting up an ICU room for a new mechanical ventilator patient, the presence of which item
is required?
n95 mask, gown, gloves
bag mask ventilation device
increase sedation
iv administration of fluid
, Term 7 of 179
On the order of the intensivist on duty in the ICU, a respiratory therapist draws an ABG sample for
analysis to see if our patient's minute ventilation is sufficient for maintaining the appropriate
PaCO2.
There are numerous errors an inexperienced or poorly trained respiratory therapist might make
that would degrade the accuracy or reliability of the analysis; they include which of the following?
waiting more than 80 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 19 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 25 minutes to analyze the sample
waiting more than 20 minutes to analyze the sample
Term 8 of 179
A patient stumbles into the waiting area of your ED complaining of chest pain. Suddenly, and
without further warning, the patient collapses to the floor, unresponsive. All other medical
personnel are at that moment tending to a motor vehicle accident victim in the trauma bay. The
most important thing for you to do immediately upon determining that there is no heartbeat and
no spontaneous respiration is
defibrillate the patient with 360 joules
excessive daytime sleepiness
deliver breaths with a bag-valve mask
call for help and begin chest compressions
