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A patient with a normal cardiac output and PaO2 is exhibiting
signs and symptoms of tissue hypoxia. Which of the following
is the most likely cause? - ANSWER -a hemoglobin deficiency
The most likely cause of stridor in an adult patient would
be which of the
following? - ANSWER -post-
extubation edema
A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms, as well as a
history consistent with bronchiectasis. You should recommend
which of the following to confirm or rule out this diagnosis? -
ANSWER -high-resolution CT scanning
When reviewing a chest x-ray, you note that the heart is shifted
to the patient's right. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of this finding? - ANSWER left sided tension
pneumothorax
A physician wants your recommendation on how to monitor the
cardiopulmonary status of a patient that is undergoing a
bronchoscopy procedure with moderate sedation. You would
recommend which of the following: - ANSWER -noninvasive
pulse oximetry
,The physician orders A/C pressure control for a 55 kg
postoperative male patient. Which of the following settings
would you choose for this patient? - ANSWER -pressure
limit/PIP = 25 cm H2O; rate = 15/min; inspiratory time = 1
second
You are called to perform a sputum induction on a trach patient
to gather a sample for microbiological identification. The
sample is collected using a Lukens trap. When applying suction
after entering the airway, the mucus should: - ANSWER -pass
through the suction catheter and then enter the Lukens trap
You hear wheezing while auscultating a patient's chest. This
may indicate the
presence of which of the following? - ANSWER -Aspirated
Foreign Body
While performing a routine patient-ventilator check, you note
the following settings and parameters: Exhaled tidal volume
650 mL Peak inspiratory pressure 33 cm H2O High pressure
limit 60 cm H2O Low pressure alarm 20 cm H2O Low tidal
volume alarm 500 mL Which of the following change would you
make? - ANSWER -decrease the high pressure limit to 45-50 cm
H2O
Which of the following are acceptable changes in a patient's
status during a
,spontaneous breathing trial for weaning from
mechanical ventilation? -
ANSWER -heart rate rises from 103 to
118/min
An apnea monitor alarm is sounding continuously but your
initial assessment of the patient reveals that they are breathing
normally. You next action should be to: - ANSWER -Check the
electrode connections on the patient
If a patient develops a paradoxical pulse following trauma or
cardiothoracic surgery, especially in connection with
increasing venous pressure and heart rate, it would suggest
which of the following? - ANSWER -cardiac tamponade
While performing a routine ventilator check on a patient
receiving volume controlled ventilation, you note that the peak
airway pressure has decreased from a prior value of 52 cm H2O
to 32 cm H2O. There have been no changes to the ventilator
settings. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at
this time? - ANSWER -check the patient-ventilator circuit for
system leaks
A doctor orders O2 titration with exercise for a patient with a
chief complaint of
dyspnea on exertion. The patient's baseline SpO2 is 84% on
room air. You
would: - ANSWER -terminate the protocol and
contact the doctor
, What is the purpose of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal
or tracheostomy
tube? - ANSWER -monitor cuff integrity
and pressure
If you were to instruct a patient to take a maximum deep breath
and then exhale
completely, which maneuver is being measured? - ANSWER
-vital capacity
(VC)
Which of the following ECG leads should be placed in the 5th
intercostal space?
- ANSWER -
V4
A 16-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis is receiving pressure
control SIMV with pressure support due to a severe bilateral
pneumonia. The pulmonologist asks you to administer
aerosolized dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) in-line with the
ventilator. Which of these devices would you select to
administer this therapy? - ANSWER -vibrating mesh nebulizer
Atelectasis has been diagnosed via a chest x-ray on an
unconscious patient who had a recent open heart surgery.
Before surgery, the patient's best FVC value was 55% of the
predicted. What would you recommend in order to treat the
patient's atelectasis? - ANSWER -IPPB
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A patient with a normal cardiac output and PaO2 is exhibiting
signs and symptoms of tissue hypoxia. Which of the following
is the most likely cause? - ANSWER -a hemoglobin deficiency
The most likely cause of stridor in an adult patient would
be which of the
following? - ANSWER -post-
extubation edema
A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms, as well as a
history consistent with bronchiectasis. You should recommend
which of the following to confirm or rule out this diagnosis? -
ANSWER -high-resolution CT scanning
When reviewing a chest x-ray, you note that the heart is shifted
to the patient's right. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of this finding? - ANSWER left sided tension
pneumothorax
A physician wants your recommendation on how to monitor the
cardiopulmonary status of a patient that is undergoing a
bronchoscopy procedure with moderate sedation. You would
recommend which of the following: - ANSWER -noninvasive
pulse oximetry
,The physician orders A/C pressure control for a 55 kg
postoperative male patient. Which of the following settings
would you choose for this patient? - ANSWER -pressure
limit/PIP = 25 cm H2O; rate = 15/min; inspiratory time = 1
second
You are called to perform a sputum induction on a trach patient
to gather a sample for microbiological identification. The
sample is collected using a Lukens trap. When applying suction
after entering the airway, the mucus should: - ANSWER -pass
through the suction catheter and then enter the Lukens trap
You hear wheezing while auscultating a patient's chest. This
may indicate the
presence of which of the following? - ANSWER -Aspirated
Foreign Body
While performing a routine patient-ventilator check, you note
the following settings and parameters: Exhaled tidal volume
650 mL Peak inspiratory pressure 33 cm H2O High pressure
limit 60 cm H2O Low pressure alarm 20 cm H2O Low tidal
volume alarm 500 mL Which of the following change would you
make? - ANSWER -decrease the high pressure limit to 45-50 cm
H2O
Which of the following are acceptable changes in a patient's
status during a
,spontaneous breathing trial for weaning from
mechanical ventilation? -
ANSWER -heart rate rises from 103 to
118/min
An apnea monitor alarm is sounding continuously but your
initial assessment of the patient reveals that they are breathing
normally. You next action should be to: - ANSWER -Check the
electrode connections on the patient
If a patient develops a paradoxical pulse following trauma or
cardiothoracic surgery, especially in connection with
increasing venous pressure and heart rate, it would suggest
which of the following? - ANSWER -cardiac tamponade
While performing a routine ventilator check on a patient
receiving volume controlled ventilation, you note that the peak
airway pressure has decreased from a prior value of 52 cm H2O
to 32 cm H2O. There have been no changes to the ventilator
settings. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at
this time? - ANSWER -check the patient-ventilator circuit for
system leaks
A doctor orders O2 titration with exercise for a patient with a
chief complaint of
dyspnea on exertion. The patient's baseline SpO2 is 84% on
room air. You
would: - ANSWER -terminate the protocol and
contact the doctor
, What is the purpose of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal
or tracheostomy
tube? - ANSWER -monitor cuff integrity
and pressure
If you were to instruct a patient to take a maximum deep breath
and then exhale
completely, which maneuver is being measured? - ANSWER
-vital capacity
(VC)
Which of the following ECG leads should be placed in the 5th
intercostal space?
- ANSWER -
V4
A 16-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis is receiving pressure
control SIMV with pressure support due to a severe bilateral
pneumonia. The pulmonologist asks you to administer
aerosolized dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) in-line with the
ventilator. Which of these devices would you select to
administer this therapy? - ANSWER -vibrating mesh nebulizer
Atelectasis has been diagnosed via a chest x-ray on an
unconscious patient who had a recent open heart surgery.
Before surgery, the patient's best FVC value was 55% of the
predicted. What would you recommend in order to treat the
patient's atelectasis? - ANSWER -IPPB
