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[Show more]orophargneal airway indications correct answer: - maintain open airway in unresponsive pt 
 
- maintain airway in pt with no gag reflex 
 
-bite block 
 
oropharyngeal airway contraindications correct answer: responsive patient 
 
-does not protect against aspiration 
-does not eliminate need for...
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Add to cartorophargneal airway indications correct answer: - maintain open airway in unresponsive pt 
 
- maintain airway in pt with no gag reflex 
 
-bite block 
 
oropharyngeal airway contraindications correct answer: responsive patient 
 
-does not protect against aspiration 
-does not eliminate need for...
What structures are responsible for increasing the surface area of the nasal cavity? correct answer: nasal turbinates 
 
What are the main functions of the nose? correct answer: Warm Humidify and filter inspired gas 
 
What reflexes are responsible for preventing aspiration of foreign material int...
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Add to cartWhat structures are responsible for increasing the surface area of the nasal cavity? correct answer: nasal turbinates 
 
What are the main functions of the nose? correct answer: Warm Humidify and filter inspired gas 
 
What reflexes are responsible for preventing aspiration of foreign material int...
By strict definition, what is "high frequency ventilation"? correct answer: Rates greater than or equal to 150 
 
What is MAP? correct answer: Mean Airway Pressure = the mean pressure delivered during positive pressure ventilation 
 
What adjustment should you make on the oscilator to reduce PaC...
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Add to cartBy strict definition, what is "high frequency ventilation"? correct answer: Rates greater than or equal to 150 
 
What is MAP? correct answer: Mean Airway Pressure = the mean pressure delivered during positive pressure ventilation 
 
What adjustment should you make on the oscilator to reduce PaC...
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Allows for evaluation of heart and lungs under conditions of increased metabolic demands correct answer: Cardiopulmonary Stress Test 
 
True or False: cardiopulmonary stress testing ONLY looks at heart function correct answer: false 
 
DOE stands for ? correct answer: dyspnea on exertion 
 
...
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Allows for evaluation of heart and lungs under conditions of increased metabolic demands correct answer: Cardiopulmonary Stress Test 
 
True or False: cardiopulmonary stress testing ONLY looks at heart function correct answer: false 
 
DOE stands for ? correct answer: dyspnea on exertion 
 
...
Early mobilization of patients on vent can decrease what correct answer: Decrease ICU acquired weakness 
 
Single best indicator of alveolar ventilation correct answer: is a measurement of Arterial pco2 
 
When C02 rises by ten, pH will decrease by . . correct answer: 0.08 
 
It is important that...
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Add to cartEarly mobilization of patients on vent can decrease what correct answer: Decrease ICU acquired weakness 
 
Single best indicator of alveolar ventilation correct answer: is a measurement of Arterial pco2 
 
When C02 rises by ten, pH will decrease by . . correct answer: 0.08 
 
It is important that...
VD/VT correct answer: physiologic deadspace/tidal volume 
 
respiratory failure alt correct answer: abnormality of one or more aspect of resp. function of a suffient degree to threaten the life of the idividual 
 
hypoventilation correct answer: PCO2: 80mmhg 
PO2: 40mmhg 
bradypnea 
 
normal vent...
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Add to cartVD/VT correct answer: physiologic deadspace/tidal volume 
 
respiratory failure alt correct answer: abnormality of one or more aspect of resp. function of a suffient degree to threaten the life of the idividual 
 
hypoventilation correct answer: PCO2: 80mmhg 
PO2: 40mmhg 
bradypnea 
 
normal vent...
1. Results of a MCT, when should we stop? correct answer: 20% decrease in the doses given 
 
What limitations? (2) correct answer: Both cardiac and ventilatory limitations 
 
Whats the diagnosis based on the PFT?(3) correct answer: Restriction with no diffusion problem 
 
Raw and SGaw are excelle...
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Add to cart1. Results of a MCT, when should we stop? correct answer: 20% decrease in the doses given 
 
What limitations? (2) correct answer: Both cardiac and ventilatory limitations 
 
Whats the diagnosis based on the PFT?(3) correct answer: Restriction with no diffusion problem 
 
Raw and SGaw are excelle...
The bulk movement of air into and out of the lungs is defined as: correct answer: ventilation 
 
The most common reason for initiating mechanical ventilatory support: correct answer: respiratory failure 
 
An inability of the heart and lungs to provide adequate tissue oxygenation and/or carbon dio...
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Add to cartThe bulk movement of air into and out of the lungs is defined as: correct answer: ventilation 
 
The most common reason for initiating mechanical ventilatory support: correct answer: respiratory failure 
 
An inability of the heart and lungs to provide adequate tissue oxygenation and/or carbon dio...
what can cause metabolic acidosis? correct answer: ingestion of acids 
* trach loos of hydrogen ions 
*increased fixed acid production 
* decrease rental excerions of acids 
 
what can cause metabolic alkalosis correct answer: gastrointestinal tract loss of hydrogen ions 
* intracellular shift ...
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Add to cartwhat can cause metabolic acidosis? correct answer: ingestion of acids 
* trach loos of hydrogen ions 
*increased fixed acid production 
* decrease rental excerions of acids 
 
what can cause metabolic alkalosis correct answer: gastrointestinal tract loss of hydrogen ions 
* intracellular shift ...
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What is a normal FEV1 in a normal healthy adult? This is an exact statistical percentage value. correct answer: - 83% 
 
What shape of the flow-volume loop is typical for the patient with a fixed upper airway obstruction? correct answer: -Box shaped 
 
Which volumes or capacities cannot be measure...
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Add to cartWhat is a normal FEV1 in a normal healthy adult? This is an exact statistical percentage value. correct answer: - 83% 
 
What shape of the flow-volume loop is typical for the patient with a fixed upper airway obstruction? correct answer: -Box shaped 
 
Which volumes or capacities cannot be measure...
The primary function of a mechanical ventilator is to: correct answer: augment or replace normal ventilation 
 
respiratory care plans in the ICU correct answer: all of the above 
 
Which of the following types of specialty hospitals provide high levels of care to patients requiring hip surgery? c...
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Add to cartThe primary function of a mechanical ventilator is to: correct answer: augment or replace normal ventilation 
 
respiratory care plans in the ICU correct answer: all of the above 
 
Which of the following types of specialty hospitals provide high levels of care to patients requiring hip surgery? c...
After you diagnose a patient with obstructive disorder, which value do you look at to classify the severity? correct answer: FEV1 
 
What are 4 factors that are calculated to make up predicted values correct answer: 1. height 
2. weight 
3. gender 
4. ethnicity 
 
Based upon bedside spirometry w...
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Add to cartAfter you diagnose a patient with obstructive disorder, which value do you look at to classify the severity? correct answer: FEV1 
 
What are 4 factors that are calculated to make up predicted values correct answer: 1. height 
2. weight 
3. gender 
4. ethnicity 
 
Based upon bedside spirometry w...
Done bedside correct answer: Spirometry 
 
Small airways obstruction correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FET correct answer: Spirometry 
 
MVV correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FEF max correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FEV1/ FVC correct answer: Spirometry 
 
gold standard for obstruction detection correct a...
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Add to cartDone bedside correct answer: Spirometry 
 
Small airways obstruction correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FET correct answer: Spirometry 
 
MVV correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FEF max correct answer: Spirometry 
 
FEV1/ FVC correct answer: Spirometry 
 
gold standard for obstruction detection correct a...
resp. failure correct answer: inability to maintain a normal delivery of 02 to the tissues or removal of CO2 from the tissues 
 
resp. failure values correct answer: pao2 less than 60 
paco2 greater than 50 
 
hypoventilation values correct answer: pco2 80mmhg 
paco2 40mmhg 
 
hyperventilation va...
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Add to cartresp. failure correct answer: inability to maintain a normal delivery of 02 to the tissues or removal of CO2 from the tissues 
 
resp. failure values correct answer: pao2 less than 60 
paco2 greater than 50 
 
hypoventilation values correct answer: pco2 80mmhg 
paco2 40mmhg 
 
hyperventilation va...
Normal FEV1 correct answer: 83% 
 
What shape of the flow-volume loop is typical for the patient with a fixed upper airway obstruction? correct answer: Box 
 
Which of the following volumes or capacities cannot be measured by simple spirometry? correct answer: FRC & RV 
 
A subject who complains ...
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Add to cartNormal FEV1 correct answer: 83% 
 
What shape of the flow-volume loop is typical for the patient with a fixed upper airway obstruction? correct answer: Box 
 
Which of the following volumes or capacities cannot be measured by simple spirometry? correct answer: FRC & RV 
 
A subject who complains ...
The ventilator mode that is either patient triggered or time triggered and allows the patient to breathe spontaneously between mandatory ventilator breaths is known as ____. 
 
 
a. pressure-support ventilation 
 
b. continuous mandatory ventilation 
 
c. intermittent mandatory ventilation 
 
d. ...
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Add to cartThe ventilator mode that is either patient triggered or time triggered and allows the patient to breathe spontaneously between mandatory ventilator breaths is known as ____. 
 
 
a. pressure-support ventilation 
 
b. continuous mandatory ventilation 
 
c. intermittent mandatory ventilation 
 
d. ...
A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has an exhaled tidal volume (VT) of 500 mL and a positive end expiratory pressure setting (PEEP) of 5 cm H2O. The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following for this patient? (picture) 
 
1. Tracheobronchial suctioning 
2. Increase in the...
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Add to cartA patient receiving mechanical ventilation has an exhaled tidal volume (VT) of 500 mL and a positive end expiratory pressure setting (PEEP) of 5 cm H2O. The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following for this patient? (picture) 
 
1. Tracheobronchial suctioning 
2. Increase in the...
A dull percussion note would be heard in which of the following situations? 
 1. Atelectasis 
2. Pleural thickening 
3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
4. Consolidation correct answer: Atelectasis, pleural thickening and consolidation. 
 
In patients with chronically high PaCO2 and...
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Add to cartA dull percussion note would be heard in which of the following situations? 
 1. Atelectasis 
2. Pleural thickening 
3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
4. Consolidation correct answer: Atelectasis, pleural thickening and consolidation. 
 
In patients with chronically high PaCO2 and...
Anatomic Alterations of the Lung correct answer: - interstitial and intra-alveolar edema and hemorrhage 
- alveolar consolidation 
- intra-alveolar hyaline membrane formation 
- pulmonary surfactant deficiency or abnormality 
- atelectasis 
 
Other name for ARDS? (boards) correct answer: Adult hya...
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Add to cartAnatomic Alterations of the Lung correct answer: - interstitial and intra-alveolar edema and hemorrhage 
- alveolar consolidation 
- intra-alveolar hyaline membrane formation 
- pulmonary surfactant deficiency or abnormality 
- atelectasis 
 
Other name for ARDS? (boards) correct answer: Adult hya...
When a practitioner performs a procedure that involves physical contact without the patient's consent, it can result in what charge? correct answer: battery 
 
What ethical issue has recently become a significant concern for respiratory therapists and all health care providers due to a congression...
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Add to cartWhen a practitioner performs a procedure that involves physical contact without the patient's consent, it can result in what charge? correct answer: battery 
 
What ethical issue has recently become a significant concern for respiratory therapists and all health care providers due to a congression...
which of the following are indications for terminating a cardiopulmonary exercise test? 
1. progressive chest pain 
2. A 2-mm downsloping ST depression 
3. Tachycardia > 160 
4. Monitoring system failure correct answer: 1, 2, 4 
 
it is important to make a child feel safe and comfortable whe...
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Add to cartwhich of the following are indications for terminating a cardiopulmonary exercise test? 
1. progressive chest pain 
2. A 2-mm downsloping ST depression 
3. Tachycardia > 160 
4. Monitoring system failure correct answer: 1, 2, 4 
 
it is important to make a child feel safe and comfortable whe...
According to the 2005 ATS-ERS repeatability standards, of the three following tracings, the two largest FVC values and the two largest FEV1 values should be within how many milliliters? correct answer: 150 
 
Before bronchodilator studies, inhaled B-adrenergic agents should be withheld for how long...
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Add to cartAccording to the 2005 ATS-ERS repeatability standards, of the three following tracings, the two largest FVC values and the two largest FEV1 values should be within how many milliliters? correct answer: 150 
 
Before bronchodilator studies, inhaled B-adrenergic agents should be withheld for how long...
Ventilation correct answer: movement of air into and out of the lungs; brings fresh air in for gas exchange and allows for exhalation of CO2 
 
Internal Respiration correct answer: CO2 moves out of cells and into blood and O2 moves from blood into cells at a cellular level 
 
External Respiration ...
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Add to cartVentilation correct answer: movement of air into and out of the lungs; brings fresh air in for gas exchange and allows for exhalation of CO2 
 
Internal Respiration correct answer: CO2 moves out of cells and into blood and O2 moves from blood into cells at a cellular level 
 
External Respiration ...
Which substance is a known substitute for Methacholine? correct answer: Histamine 
 
True or False? 
Raw and sGaw are excellent indicators of an obstructive Disorder? correct answer: True 
 
True or False? 
sGaw is usually better indicator of Restrictive disorder than Raw. correct answer: False 
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Add to cartWhich substance is a known substitute for Methacholine? correct answer: Histamine 
 
True or False? 
Raw and sGaw are excellent indicators of an obstructive Disorder? correct answer: True 
 
True or False? 
sGaw is usually better indicator of Restrictive disorder than Raw. correct answer: False 
...
Airway resistance is an important concept in mechanical ventilation, because when the airway radius is reduced by 50% airflow resistance increases by ? correct answer: 16 times 
 
Pressure Support Ventilation is useful to compensate for the increased WOB due to what? correct answer: Airflow resist...
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Add to cartAirway resistance is an important concept in mechanical ventilation, because when the airway radius is reduced by 50% airflow resistance increases by ? correct answer: 16 times 
 
Pressure Support Ventilation is useful to compensate for the increased WOB due to what? correct answer: Airflow resist...
early mobilization of patients on vent can decrease what correct answer: decreased ICU weakness 
 
Single best indicator of alveolar ventilation correct answer: PACO2 
 
When CO2 rises by 10, pH will decrease by correct answer: .8 
 
It is important that patients on a ventilator receives appropri...
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Add to cartearly mobilization of patients on vent can decrease what correct answer: decreased ICU weakness 
 
Single best indicator of alveolar ventilation correct answer: PACO2 
 
When CO2 rises by 10, pH will decrease by correct answer: .8 
 
It is important that patients on a ventilator receives appropri...
What are the indications for pulmonary function testing? correct answer: Identify and quantify changes in pulmonary function. 
 
Evaluate the need and quantification of therapeutic effectiveness. 
 
Perform epidemiological surveillance for pulmonary disease. 
 
Assess patients for post-operative pu...
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Add to cartWhat are the indications for pulmonary function testing? correct answer: Identify and quantify changes in pulmonary function. 
 
Evaluate the need and quantification of therapeutic effectiveness. 
 
Perform epidemiological surveillance for pulmonary disease. 
 
Assess patients for post-operative pu...
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what is the normal value for cardiac output? correct answer: 4-8 lpm 
 
What is the normal value for PAP? correct answer: 25/8 
 
What is the normal value for PCWP? correct answer: 412 mmHG 
 
normal CVP value? correct answer: 2-6 mmHg 
 
Normal value for a shunt? correct answer: < 5% 
 
Nor...
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Add to cartwhat is the normal value for cardiac output? correct answer: 4-8 lpm 
 
What is the normal value for PAP? correct answer: 25/8 
 
What is the normal value for PCWP? correct answer: 412 mmHG 
 
normal CVP value? correct answer: 2-6 mmHg 
 
Normal value for a shunt? correct answer: < 5% 
 
Nor...
▪filling pressure of the ventricle and the end of ventricular diastole, or ventricular end-diastol correct answer: preload 
 
Left ventricular afterload is indicated by what correct answer: SVR (Systemic Vascular Resistance) 
 
▪ the impedance the right and left ventricles must overcome to eje...
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Add to cart▪filling pressure of the ventricle and the end of ventricular diastole, or ventricular end-diastol correct answer: preload 
 
Left ventricular afterload is indicated by what correct answer: SVR (Systemic Vascular Resistance) 
 
▪ the impedance the right and left ventricles must overcome to eje...
Radiolucent correct answer: X-rays pass through low density tissue. Cause shadow to turn darker. 
 
Radiopaque correct answer: X-rays pass through high density tissue. Leave the exposed film lighter. 
 
Air correct answer: Absorbs x-rays least and results in dark shadow (radiolucent) 
 
Bone corr...
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Add to cartRadiolucent correct answer: X-rays pass through low density tissue. Cause shadow to turn darker. 
 
Radiopaque correct answer: X-rays pass through high density tissue. Leave the exposed film lighter. 
 
Air correct answer: Absorbs x-rays least and results in dark shadow (radiolucent) 
 
Bone corr...
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Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR 
 
a. aorta 
b. heart 
c. lungs 
d. ribs correct answer: d. ribs 
 
Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? correct answer: The heart may app...
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Add to cartWhich of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR 
 
a. aorta 
b. heart 
c. lungs 
d. ribs correct answer: d. ribs 
 
Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? correct answer: The heart may app...
Therapeutic bronchoscopy is used for correct answer: secretion removal 
- foreign body 
- airway management problems 
-insertion of percutaneous tracheostomy 
 
when looking into a bronchoscope the cartilagious rings are gonna be correct answer: more anterior and the smooth side is gonna be be mo...
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Add to cartTherapeutic bronchoscopy is used for correct answer: secretion removal 
- foreign body 
- airway management problems 
-insertion of percutaneous tracheostomy 
 
when looking into a bronchoscope the cartilagious rings are gonna be correct answer: more anterior and the smooth side is gonna be be mo...
which of the following is not a risk of thoracentesis? 
A. pneumothorax 
B. potential sample contamination of extra-thoracic fluid 
C. intercostal artery laceration 
D. localized infection at the injection site correct answer: B. Potential sample contamination of extra-throacic fluid 
 
A (V/Q) sca...
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Add to cartwhich of the following is not a risk of thoracentesis? 
A. pneumothorax 
B. potential sample contamination of extra-thoracic fluid 
C. intercostal artery laceration 
D. localized infection at the injection site correct answer: B. Potential sample contamination of extra-throacic fluid 
 
A (V/Q) sca...
Tidal volume breathing correct answer: Facilitates removal of CO2 and replenishes O2 
 
Alveolar ventilation correct answer: Amount of fresh gas reaching alveoli per minute, determined by tidal volume, dead space and RR 
 
Compliance correct answer: Higher lung inflates easily, lower lung inflati...
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Add to cartTidal volume breathing correct answer: Facilitates removal of CO2 and replenishes O2 
 
Alveolar ventilation correct answer: Amount of fresh gas reaching alveoli per minute, determined by tidal volume, dead space and RR 
 
Compliance correct answer: Higher lung inflates easily, lower lung inflati...
12) Patient whom is 40 years old (89kg) with respiratory acidosis and currently on mechanical ventilation. Patient has no history of pulmonary disease. Patient in on VC/CMV, VT 550, RR 17. ABG shows PaCO2 50mm Hg and ph 7.31. Which setting would you adjust first? 
A. Ti 
B. RR 
C. Te 
D. Vt correct ...
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Add to cart12) Patient whom is 40 years old (89kg) with respiratory acidosis and currently on mechanical ventilation. Patient has no history of pulmonary disease. Patient in on VC/CMV, VT 550, RR 17. ABG shows PaCO2 50mm Hg and ph 7.31. Which setting would you adjust first? 
A. Ti 
B. RR 
C. Te 
D. Vt correct ...
Benzodiazepines correct answer: Diazepam 
Midazolam 
Lorazepam 
 
Diazepam (Valium) correct answer: Onset : 3-5mins 
Peaks 5-30 
Duration >20 hrs 
 
Midazolam (Versed) correct answer: Onset: 2-3 mins Peaks: 5-10min Duration: 30-120 min 
 
Lorazepam (Ativan) correct answer: Onset: 5-20 min Pea...
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Add to cartBenzodiazepines correct answer: Diazepam 
Midazolam 
Lorazepam 
 
Diazepam (Valium) correct answer: Onset : 3-5mins 
Peaks 5-30 
Duration >20 hrs 
 
Midazolam (Versed) correct answer: Onset: 2-3 mins Peaks: 5-10min Duration: 30-120 min 
 
Lorazepam (Ativan) correct answer: Onset: 5-20 min Pea...
During mechanical ventilation of a patient with COPD, the PaCO2 = 58 mm Hg and the minute ventilation = 5.5 L/min. The desired PaCO2 for this patient is 45 mm Hg. To what should the minute ventilation be changed? 
 
a) 
6.0 L/min 
b) 
6.6 L/min 
c) 
7.1 L/min 
d) 
8.0 L/min correct answer: C. 
 
D...
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Add to cartDuring mechanical ventilation of a patient with COPD, the PaCO2 = 58 mm Hg and the minute ventilation = 5.5 L/min. The desired PaCO2 for this patient is 45 mm Hg. To what should the minute ventilation be changed? 
 
a) 
6.0 L/min 
b) 
6.6 L/min 
c) 
7.1 L/min 
d) 
8.0 L/min correct answer: C. 
 
D...
Which of the following are considered indications for flexible bronchoscopy?1. Unexplained lung collapse2. Need for large size tissue specimen3. Evaluate endotracheal tube-related injury4. Bronchogenic carcinoma correct answer: 1, 3, and 4 only 
 
Which of the following are considered contraindicat...
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Add to cartWhich of the following are considered indications for flexible bronchoscopy?1. Unexplained lung collapse2. Need for large size tissue specimen3. Evaluate endotracheal tube-related injury4. Bronchogenic carcinoma correct answer: 1, 3, and 4 only 
 
Which of the following are considered contraindicat...
Premature infants typically have what type of acid-base blood gas values? 
 
A) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis with paO2 45-70 mmHg 
B) Acidosis, paCO2 45-55 mmHg, paO2 45-70 mmHg, HCO3-15-20 mmHg 
C) Alkalosis, PaCO2 25-35 mmHg, PaO2 50-100 mmHg, HCO3-22-28 mmHg 
D) Partially compensated respi...
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Add to cartPremature infants typically have what type of acid-base blood gas values? 
 
A) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis with paO2 45-70 mmHg 
B) Acidosis, paCO2 45-55 mmHg, paO2 45-70 mmHg, HCO3-15-20 mmHg 
C) Alkalosis, PaCO2 25-35 mmHg, PaO2 50-100 mmHg, HCO3-22-28 mmHg 
D) Partially compensated respi...
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Steeple sign, subglottic narrowing below vocal cords, over distended hypopharynx indicates what correct answer: Laryngotracheobronchitis 
 
Define the Embryonal phase correct answer: Development of trachea and major bronchi 
 
Define the pseudoglandular phase correct answer: Development of the re...
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Add to cartSteeple sign, subglottic narrowing below vocal cords, over distended hypopharynx indicates what correct answer: Laryngotracheobronchitis 
 
Define the Embryonal phase correct answer: Development of trachea and major bronchi 
 
Define the pseudoglandular phase correct answer: Development of the re...
Which of the following major organ(s) is considered to be the first to form? correct answer: Heart 
 
What is the name of the gelatinous substance which makes up the composition of the umbilical cord that helps protect the vessels and prevents the cord from kinking? correct answer: Wharton's jell...
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Add to cartWhich of the following major organ(s) is considered to be the first to form? correct answer: Heart 
 
What is the name of the gelatinous substance which makes up the composition of the umbilical cord that helps protect the vessels and prevents the cord from kinking? correct answer: Wharton's jell...
Are we able to use the umbilical cord for an ABG? correct answer: yes 
 
is a chest X-Ray considered a "gold standard" for placement of ET Tube placement? correct answer: yes 
 
when a baby tilts its head up with an ETT place what happens to the tube? correct answer: it moves down 
 
when a bab...
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Add to cartAre we able to use the umbilical cord for an ABG? correct answer: yes 
 
is a chest X-Ray considered a "gold standard" for placement of ET Tube placement? correct answer: yes 
 
when a baby tilts its head up with an ETT place what happens to the tube? correct answer: it moves down 
 
when a bab...
Is pulmonary vascular resistance high or low in utero correct answer: High 
 
What is the function of Wharton's jelly correct answer: Prevents the cord from kinking 
 
What is the first organ to be formed correct answer: Heart 
 
In what stage are the alveoli formed correct answer: The alveolar...
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Add to cartIs pulmonary vascular resistance high or low in utero correct answer: High 
 
What is the function of Wharton's jelly correct answer: Prevents the cord from kinking 
 
What is the first organ to be formed correct answer: Heart 
 
In what stage are the alveoli formed correct answer: The alveolar...
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What is the correct initial DIRECT MAP setting for high frequency Oscillator correct answer: 8-10cmH2O 
 
What is the correct initial FROM CV MAP setting for high frequency Oscillator correct answer: 1-2cmH2O 
 
What is the initial Delta P/Amplitude setting for HFO correct answer: Unit chest wigg...
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Add to cartWhat is the correct initial DIRECT MAP setting for high frequency Oscillator correct answer: 8-10cmH2O 
 
What is the correct initial FROM CV MAP setting for high frequency Oscillator correct answer: 1-2cmH2O 
 
What is the initial Delta P/Amplitude setting for HFO correct answer: Unit chest wigg...
Which of the following phases of human lung development is characterized by the formation of a capillary network around airway passages? 
a) Pseudoglandular 
b) Canalicular 
c) Alveolar 
d) Saccular correct answer: canalicular 
 
Regarding postnatal lung growth, by approximately what age do most of...
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Add to cartWhich of the following phases of human lung development is characterized by the formation of a capillary network around airway passages? 
a) Pseudoglandular 
b) Canalicular 
c) Alveolar 
d) Saccular correct answer: canalicular 
 
Regarding postnatal lung growth, by approximately what age do most of...
Hight tip placement of the umbilical artery catheter should be found on an xray film at correct answer: T6-T8 
 
A 12-hour-old infant is experiencing respiratory distress, and the neonatologist orders a heel stick to assess the infant's oxygenation status. What action should the therapist take at ...
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Add to cartHight tip placement of the umbilical artery catheter should be found on an xray film at correct answer: T6-T8 
 
A 12-hour-old infant is experiencing respiratory distress, and the neonatologist orders a heel stick to assess the infant's oxygenation status. What action should the therapist take at ...
Sildenafil (Viagra) correct answer: is used for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and has potential for reducing mortality and improving oxygenation in neonates. 
 
Laryngotracheobronchitis correct answer: A 4-year-old patient presented in the emergency department with a barking cough and mild i...
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Add to cartSildenafil (Viagra) correct answer: is used for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and has potential for reducing mortality and improving oxygenation in neonates. 
 
Laryngotracheobronchitis correct answer: A 4-year-old patient presented in the emergency department with a barking cough and mild i...
Define cardiac output correct answer: the amount of blood ejected from the heart over the course of one minute 
 
What is the most important hemodynamic measurement correct answer: Cardiac output 
 
What is the primary site for arterial puncture in neo and peds correct answer: radial artery 
 
Wh...
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Add to cartDefine cardiac output correct answer: the amount of blood ejected from the heart over the course of one minute 
 
What is the most important hemodynamic measurement correct answer: Cardiac output 
 
What is the primary site for arterial puncture in neo and peds correct answer: radial artery 
 
Wh...
The preferred site for arterial blood sampling in a pediatric patient is the ________, the _______ is reserved for emergencies only. correct answer: Radial, Femoral 
 
Which of the following parameters of the Apgar score provides the most important prognostic value? correct answer: Heart rate 
 
W...
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Add to cartThe preferred site for arterial blood sampling in a pediatric patient is the ________, the _______ is reserved for emergencies only. correct answer: Radial, Femoral 
 
Which of the following parameters of the Apgar score provides the most important prognostic value? correct answer: Heart rate 
 
W...
gold standard for assessing ett placement correct answer: chest x-ray 
 
proper placement for ett placement for babies correct answer: t1 to t3 
 
how can you remove air from the stomach? correct answer: ng tube 
 
steeple sign correct answer: croup 
 
thumb sign correct answer: epiglottis 
 
p...
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Add to cartgold standard for assessing ett placement correct answer: chest x-ray 
 
proper placement for ett placement for babies correct answer: t1 to t3 
 
how can you remove air from the stomach? correct answer: ng tube 
 
steeple sign correct answer: croup 
 
thumb sign correct answer: epiglottis 
 
p...
The following are stages associated with fetal lung development, Except? correct answer: Blastocystic 
 
During fetal circulation, the blood flow pathway after the right ventricle goes to which of the fetal shunts that causes the shunting of blood away from the lungs? correct answer: ductus arteri...
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Add to cartThe following are stages associated with fetal lung development, Except? correct answer: Blastocystic 
 
During fetal circulation, the blood flow pathway after the right ventricle goes to which of the fetal shunts that causes the shunting of blood away from the lungs? correct answer: ductus arteri...
COPD correct answer: A disease state characterized by the presence airflow obstruction that does not reverse completely after bronchodilator treatment. 
•Caused by a mixture of small airways disease (e.g., obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema) 
 
Symptoms 
SOB 
freque...
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Add to cartCOPD correct answer: A disease state characterized by the presence airflow obstruction that does not reverse completely after bronchodilator treatment. 
•Caused by a mixture of small airways disease (e.g., obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema) 
 
Symptoms 
SOB 
freque...
PT ASSESSMENT correct answer: LOOK AT PT WOB, RR, HR, ETCO2, WAVEFORMS AND AUSCULTATE 6 PLACES FRONT AND BACK 
 
INTUBATION INDICATIONS correct answer: 1. AIRWAY PROTECTION 
 >> DRUG OVERDOSE, EDEMA, EPIGLOTTITIS, MARKED STRIDOR 
2. INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PATENT AIRWAY 
3. IMPENDING OR ACTUAL...
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Add to cartPT ASSESSMENT correct answer: LOOK AT PT WOB, RR, HR, ETCO2, WAVEFORMS AND AUSCULTATE 6 PLACES FRONT AND BACK 
 
INTUBATION INDICATIONS correct answer: 1. AIRWAY PROTECTION 
 >> DRUG OVERDOSE, EDEMA, EPIGLOTTITIS, MARKED STRIDOR 
2. INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PATENT AIRWAY 
3. IMPENDING OR ACTUAL...
Sleep related breathing disorders include: correct answer: - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Syndrome 
- Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 
- Mixed Sleep Apnea 
- Sleep-related Hypoventilation and Hypoxemia Syndromes 
 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) correct answer: Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during s...
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Add to cartSleep related breathing disorders include: correct answer: - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Syndrome 
- Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 
- Mixed Sleep Apnea 
- Sleep-related Hypoventilation and Hypoxemia Syndromes 
 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) correct answer: Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during s...
Which of the following would decrease chest wall compliance? correct answer: kyphoscoliosis, obesity, plueral effusion 
 
If PEEP levels are set too high, which of the following may occur? correct answer: static lung compliance will decrease, barotrauma is more likely, urinary output may decrease ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following would decrease chest wall compliance? correct answer: kyphoscoliosis, obesity, plueral effusion 
 
If PEEP levels are set too high, which of the following may occur? correct answer: static lung compliance will decrease, barotrauma is more likely, urinary output may decrease ...
PIP 42 
PPLAT 27 
Vt 500 
PEEP 6 
 
what is the static lung compliance? 
A. 18 
B. 24 
C. 31 
D. 37 correct answer: VT / PLAT - PEEP 
500 / 27 - 5 = 23.8 -> 24 
 
24 
 
A patient is receiving volume controlled ventilation in assist-control ventilation mode (A/C), an the I:E ratio alarm is soundi...
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Add to cartPIP 42 
PPLAT 27 
Vt 500 
PEEP 6 
 
what is the static lung compliance? 
A. 18 
B. 24 
C. 31 
D. 37 correct answer: VT / PLAT - PEEP 
500 / 27 - 5 = 23.8 -> 24 
 
24 
 
A patient is receiving volume controlled ventilation in assist-control ventilation mode (A/C), an the I:E ratio alarm is soundi...
Allows a gradual rise in CO2 as a lung protection strategy correct answer: Permissive hypercapnia 
 
-Patient compliance/resistance --> high resistance reduces speed 
 
-Rise time effects speed of how fast inspiratory is 
 
-Patient actively breathing 
 
*rise time, patient effort, patient compl...
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Add to cartAllows a gradual rise in CO2 as a lung protection strategy correct answer: Permissive hypercapnia 
 
-Patient compliance/resistance --> high resistance reduces speed 
 
-Rise time effects speed of how fast inspiratory is 
 
-Patient actively breathing 
 
*rise time, patient effort, patient compl...
A patient is receiving oxygen 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? correct answer: 2.2 hours 
 
After setting up a partial rebreathing mask on a patient at a flow of 8 L/min, the reservoir ba...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving oxygen 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? correct answer: 2.2 hours 
 
After setting up a partial rebreathing mask on a patient at a flow of 8 L/min, the reservoir ba...
neuromuscular disease correct answer: Neuromuscular diseases are that group of conditions which affect the strength and ability of muscles to function 
 
Maintenance of normal ventilation depends on intact, functional components of the neuromuscular system 
 
Regulation of respiratory drive and rat...
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Add to cartneuromuscular disease correct answer: Neuromuscular diseases are that group of conditions which affect the strength and ability of muscles to function 
 
Maintenance of normal ventilation depends on intact, functional components of the neuromuscular system 
 
Regulation of respiratory drive and rat...
Mechanical Ventilation correct answer: Mechanical ventilation entails the use of sophisticated life-support technology aimed at maintaining tissue oxygenation and removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) 
- Supports or replaces normal ventilatory pump 
- Moves air in and out of lungs, or "ventilates" 
- P...
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Add to cartMechanical Ventilation correct answer: Mechanical ventilation entails the use of sophisticated life-support technology aimed at maintaining tissue oxygenation and removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) 
- Supports or replaces normal ventilatory pump 
- Moves air in and out of lungs, or "ventilates" 
- P...
In the emergency department, the physician successfully intubates a 40 year-old, 110-lb patient with a size 8.5 endotracheal tube. During airway care, the therapist notices that the cuff pressure reads 30 cm H2O. To manage the endotracheal tube properly, the therapist should _______ the cuff until t...
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Add to cartIn the emergency department, the physician successfully intubates a 40 year-old, 110-lb patient with a size 8.5 endotracheal tube. During airway care, the therapist notices that the cuff pressure reads 30 cm H2O. To manage the endotracheal tube properly, the therapist should _______ the cuff until t...
Patient whom is 40 years old (89kg) with respiratory acidosis and currently on mechanical ventilation. Patient has no history of pulmonary disease. Patient in on VC/CMV, VT 550, RR 17. ABG shows PaCO2 50mm Hg and ph 7.31. Which setting would you adjust first? 
A. Ti 
B. RR 
C. Te 
D. Vt correct answ...
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Add to cartPatient whom is 40 years old (89kg) with respiratory acidosis and currently on mechanical ventilation. Patient has no history of pulmonary disease. Patient in on VC/CMV, VT 550, RR 17. ABG shows PaCO2 50mm Hg and ph 7.31. Which setting would you adjust first? 
A. Ti 
B. RR 
C. Te 
D. Vt correct answ...
What power sources are used to provide ventilation to a patient? correct answer: (1) Pneumatically powered ventilators use compressed gas (2) Electrically powered utilizing 120 V 60 Hz alternating current (AC) or 12 V direct current (DC) for power source. 
(3) Both pneumatic and electric 
 
What ar...
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Add to cartWhat power sources are used to provide ventilation to a patient? correct answer: (1) Pneumatically powered ventilators use compressed gas (2) Electrically powered utilizing 120 V 60 Hz alternating current (AC) or 12 V direct current (DC) for power source. 
(3) Both pneumatic and electric 
 
What ar...
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