Kettering TMC Practice Questions v3 Questions with 100%
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A male infant born at 36 weeks gestation was delivered by Cesarean section. The
newborn is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress including nasal flaring and mild
retractions. Physical examination reveals HR 160/min, RR 52/min, BP 60/40 mmHg. The
chest radiograph indicates some scattered densities. The respiratory therapist
should recommend
a. nasal CPAP at 5cmH2O
b. BiPAP ventilation
c. 40% oxygen via hood
d. arterial blood gases
d. arterial blood gases
,A patient in the intensive care unit has the following hemodynamic measurements:
CVP 6 mmHg
Mean PAP 13 mmHg
PCWP 7 mmHg
MAP 86 mmHg
Cardiac output 4.0L/min
Cardiac index 2.1L/min2
What is the systemic vascular resistance?
a. 800 dynes/s/cm5
b. 1300 dynes/s/cm5
c. 1600 dynes/s/cm5
d. 2400 dynes/s/cm5
c. 1600 dynes/s/cm5`
(MAP - CVP) / CO X 80
The chest X-ray show increased retro-sternal air, flat hemidiaphragm, decreased
movement, and no vascular markings on the right side. These signs would be most likely
associated with:
a. pneumothorax
b. pleaural effusion
c. pneumonia
d. flail chest
a. pneumothorax
,A 32-week gestational age infant is receiving mechanical ventilation for hyaline membrane
disease. The patient required a chest tube for a persistent pneumothorax. Two days later
the chest radiograph reveals bilateral radiolucency, midline mediastinum, and the right
hemidiaphragm slightly elevated. This would indicate
a. atelectasis
b. bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. fluid overload
d. resolution of a pneumothorax
d. resolution of a pneumothorax
What is the normal range for the pulmonary artery systolic pressure in an adult?
a. 2-6 mm Hg
b. 4-12 mm Hg
c. 9-18 mm Hg
d. 21-28 mm Hg
d. 21-28 mm Hg
A 4-year-old child has been brought to the emergency room with an acute infection, high
fever, marked stridor and drooling. Which of the following should the therapist
recommend at this time?
a. Arterial blood gas
b. Oral intubation
c. Lateral neck X-ray
d. 40% oxygen via cool mist tent
b. Oral intubation
, While assisting the pulmonary physician with rounds in the intensive care unit, the
physician comments that he would like to make a change to the patient's ventilator settings.
The therapist's most appropriate action should be
a. initiate the changes immediately.
b. write a verbal order for the change.
c. ask the patient.
d. ask the physician to write the order.
d. ask the physician to write the order.
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026
A male infant born at 36 weeks gestation was delivered by Cesarean section. The
newborn is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress including nasal flaring and mild
retractions. Physical examination reveals HR 160/min, RR 52/min, BP 60/40 mmHg. The
chest radiograph indicates some scattered densities. The respiratory therapist
should recommend
a. nasal CPAP at 5cmH2O
b. BiPAP ventilation
c. 40% oxygen via hood
d. arterial blood gases
d. arterial blood gases
,A patient in the intensive care unit has the following hemodynamic measurements:
CVP 6 mmHg
Mean PAP 13 mmHg
PCWP 7 mmHg
MAP 86 mmHg
Cardiac output 4.0L/min
Cardiac index 2.1L/min2
What is the systemic vascular resistance?
a. 800 dynes/s/cm5
b. 1300 dynes/s/cm5
c. 1600 dynes/s/cm5
d. 2400 dynes/s/cm5
c. 1600 dynes/s/cm5`
(MAP - CVP) / CO X 80
The chest X-ray show increased retro-sternal air, flat hemidiaphragm, decreased
movement, and no vascular markings on the right side. These signs would be most likely
associated with:
a. pneumothorax
b. pleaural effusion
c. pneumonia
d. flail chest
a. pneumothorax
,A 32-week gestational age infant is receiving mechanical ventilation for hyaline membrane
disease. The patient required a chest tube for a persistent pneumothorax. Two days later
the chest radiograph reveals bilateral radiolucency, midline mediastinum, and the right
hemidiaphragm slightly elevated. This would indicate
a. atelectasis
b. bronchopulmonary dysplasia
c. fluid overload
d. resolution of a pneumothorax
d. resolution of a pneumothorax
What is the normal range for the pulmonary artery systolic pressure in an adult?
a. 2-6 mm Hg
b. 4-12 mm Hg
c. 9-18 mm Hg
d. 21-28 mm Hg
d. 21-28 mm Hg
A 4-year-old child has been brought to the emergency room with an acute infection, high
fever, marked stridor and drooling. Which of the following should the therapist
recommend at this time?
a. Arterial blood gas
b. Oral intubation
c. Lateral neck X-ray
d. 40% oxygen via cool mist tent
b. Oral intubation
, While assisting the pulmonary physician with rounds in the intensive care unit, the
physician comments that he would like to make a change to the patient's ventilator settings.
The therapist's most appropriate action should be
a. initiate the changes immediately.
b. write a verbal order for the change.
c. ask the patient.
d. ask the physician to write the order.
d. ask the physician to write the order.
