Nbrc tmccrtrrt 2023 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation p...

Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation progr...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet - AN...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADENBRC TMC/CRT/RRT A patient is receiving O2 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? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow rate of 10 L/min, the reservo...

A patient is receiving O2 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? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h - ANSWER- E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow rate of 10 L/min, the reservoir bag collapses before the patient finishes inspiring. The RT should do which of the...

Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER- B. congestive heart failure. Which of the following would be most important to evaluate for a patient who is entering a smoking cessation program? A. Height B. Smoking history C. Weight D. Diet - AN...

A patient is receiving O2 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? A. 47 min B. 1.7 h C. 2.2 h D. 3.6 h - ANSWER- E cylinder = 0.28 1900x0.28/4 = 133/60 = 2.21 Answer: C. 2 hours, 21 minutes After the Respiratory Therapist sets up a nonrebreathing mask on a patient at a flow rate of 10 L/min, the reservoir bag collapses before the patient finishes inspiring. The RT should do which of the...

NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |AGRADE