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CSRC Sputum Bowl Practice questions - ANSWER-Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes practical knowledge and clinical skills related to sputum sample
collection and analysis commonly assessed in CSRC sputum bowl practice questions. It focuses
on proper sputum specimen collection techniques, infection control procedures, patient
preparation, and correct handling and labeling of specimens. The exam also evaluates
understanding of respiratory conditions that require sputum testing, identification of abnormal
sputum characteristics, and the role of sputum analysis in diagnosing respiratory infections and
other pulmonary disorders. Emphasis is placed on maintaining patient safety, accuracy in
specimen management, and adherence to clinical laboratory standards.
QUESTION: Gas Therapy
What is the weight of CO2 in a full D cylinder at 21 degrees Celsius and 14.7 psig? - ANSWER-
Answer: 4 lbs
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McPherson, p - 26
QUESTION: Airwaycare
Of what material are Jackson tracheostomy tubes made? - ANSWER-Answer: Silver
Egan VIII, p - 667
QUESTION: Pathology
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a hereditary disorder associated with what lung disease? -
ANSWER-Answer: Emphysema
Egan VII, p - 473
QUESTION: CardioPulmonary Rehab
According to the ATS, what are the two specific objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation? -
ANSWER-Answer:
1 - To control and alleviate symptoms and complications of respiratory impairment
2 - To teach patients how to achieve optimal capacity for activities of daily living
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Egan VII, p - 1226
QUESTION: Pharmacology
How does beta2 adrenergic stimulation effect vascular smooth muscle? - ANSWER-Answer:
causes vasodilation
Rau, p - 143
QUESTION: Diagnostics
The ATS publishes standards for the performance of diagnostic spirometers. What is the "ATS"? -
ANSWER-Answer: the American Thoracic Society
Egan VII, 394
QUESTION: Anatomy & Physiology
How much anatomic deadspace would a normal 150 pound man have? - ANSWER-Answer: 150
mL
Egan VII, p - 258
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QUESTION: Diagnostics
What is the most common way to measure basal energy expenditure? - ANSWER-Answer:
Indirect Calorimetry
Wilkins V, p - 346
QUESTION: Pathology
What is the source of the sound energy for wheezes? - ANSWER-Answer: Vibration of the wall
of a narrowed or compressed airway.
Wilkins V, p - 79
QUESTION: Anatomy & Physiology
What are the normal PO2 and PCO2 in the fetal umbilical artery? - ANSWER-Answer:
PO2 - 19 ( 17 - 21 )
PCO2 - 47 ( 42 - 52 )
Egan V, p - 157