NBRC TMC VERSION 2&3 TEST BANK FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION 2026-2027 NEWEST VERSION 2&3 WITH
COMPLETE 800 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS (RATIONALES) LATEST UPDATE!! ACTUAL TEST BANK
FINAL EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
A female patient who is morbidly obese has an 8.0 mm tracheostomy tube.
She has been placed on an ulcer prevention mattress in the Intensive
Care Unit. Following transport to the new bed, the nurse calls a respiratory
therapist to assess her because she is complaining of air hunger. Diffuse
dry crackles are auscultated with crepitus noted upon palpation. These
findings are most closely associated with
A. secretions in the airway
B. pneumothorax
C. atelectasis
D. subcutaneous emphysema
The correct answer is : D
,When inspecting the X-ray of an outpatient with nephrotic syndrome, you
note a homogeneous area of increased density that obscures the left
costophrenic angle. Which of the following is the most likely problem?
A. Pleural effusion
B. Bacterial pneumonia
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Atelectasis
The correct answer is : A
A patient has a serum potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L. Which of the following
diuretic would you recommend for this patient?
A. Amiloride (Midamor)
B. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
C. Quinnethazone (Hydromax)
D. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
The correct answer is : A
Which pH level is expected for a COPD patient having an acute on chronic
exacerbation?
A. 7.35
B. 7.49
C. 7.44
D. 7.30
The correct answer is : C
,A patient with a history of asthma reports to the emergency department
after self-treating bronchoconstriction for the past 3 days. Periodic relief
has been achieved but the patient is in current distress and is wheezing
bilaterally. Which of the
following treatment actions would be most appropriate?
A. administer Sublimaze, PO
B. continuous aerosolized bronchodilator at 7 mg/hr
C. sildenafil, IV
D. full pulmonary function testing with DLCO measurement
The correct answer is : B
While performing routine oxygen rounds, the respiratory therapist notes
a COPD patient who is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min is
markedly cyanotic and has a heart rate of 30/min. The therapist should
FIRST
A. increase flow to 4 L/min by nasal cannula
B. obtain an arterial blood gas
C. go get help
D. switch to FIO2 1.0
The correct answer is : D
, An oxygen-dependent COPD patient is brought to the emergency room on 4
L/min oxygen by nasal cannula. From the paramedic documentation it is
observed that
respiratory rate has changed from 30 to 18 bpm. Heart rate has decreased
from 120 to 90. Saturation is 92% and the patient's color has also
improved. The therapist
should do which of the following?
A. decrease flow to 1 lpm
B. discontinue oxygen therapy
C. maintain current therapy
D. switch to a partial rebreathing mask
The correct answer is : A
A respiratory therapist is having difficulty advancing a suction catheter down
a fenestrated tracheostomy tube while the inner cannula is removed. The
cannula
appears to meet resistance within a few inches from insertion. The therapist
should
A. obtain a smaller suction catheter
B. remove the tracheostomy tube
C. inflate the cuff
D. twist the catheter while attempting to advance
The correct answer is : D
PREPARATION 2026-2027 NEWEST VERSION 2&3 WITH
COMPLETE 800 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS (RATIONALES) LATEST UPDATE!! ACTUAL TEST BANK
FINAL EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
A female patient who is morbidly obese has an 8.0 mm tracheostomy tube.
She has been placed on an ulcer prevention mattress in the Intensive
Care Unit. Following transport to the new bed, the nurse calls a respiratory
therapist to assess her because she is complaining of air hunger. Diffuse
dry crackles are auscultated with crepitus noted upon palpation. These
findings are most closely associated with
A. secretions in the airway
B. pneumothorax
C. atelectasis
D. subcutaneous emphysema
The correct answer is : D
,When inspecting the X-ray of an outpatient with nephrotic syndrome, you
note a homogeneous area of increased density that obscures the left
costophrenic angle. Which of the following is the most likely problem?
A. Pleural effusion
B. Bacterial pneumonia
C. Pulmonary edema
D. Atelectasis
The correct answer is : A
A patient has a serum potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L. Which of the following
diuretic would you recommend for this patient?
A. Amiloride (Midamor)
B. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
C. Quinnethazone (Hydromax)
D. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
The correct answer is : A
Which pH level is expected for a COPD patient having an acute on chronic
exacerbation?
A. 7.35
B. 7.49
C. 7.44
D. 7.30
The correct answer is : C
,A patient with a history of asthma reports to the emergency department
after self-treating bronchoconstriction for the past 3 days. Periodic relief
has been achieved but the patient is in current distress and is wheezing
bilaterally. Which of the
following treatment actions would be most appropriate?
A. administer Sublimaze, PO
B. continuous aerosolized bronchodilator at 7 mg/hr
C. sildenafil, IV
D. full pulmonary function testing with DLCO measurement
The correct answer is : B
While performing routine oxygen rounds, the respiratory therapist notes
a COPD patient who is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min is
markedly cyanotic and has a heart rate of 30/min. The therapist should
FIRST
A. increase flow to 4 L/min by nasal cannula
B. obtain an arterial blood gas
C. go get help
D. switch to FIO2 1.0
The correct answer is : D
, An oxygen-dependent COPD patient is brought to the emergency room on 4
L/min oxygen by nasal cannula. From the paramedic documentation it is
observed that
respiratory rate has changed from 30 to 18 bpm. Heart rate has decreased
from 120 to 90. Saturation is 92% and the patient's color has also
improved. The therapist
should do which of the following?
A. decrease flow to 1 lpm
B. discontinue oxygen therapy
C. maintain current therapy
D. switch to a partial rebreathing mask
The correct answer is : A
A respiratory therapist is having difficulty advancing a suction catheter down
a fenestrated tracheostomy tube while the inner cannula is removed. The
cannula
appears to meet resistance within a few inches from insertion. The therapist
should
A. obtain a smaller suction catheter
B. remove the tracheostomy tube
C. inflate the cuff
D. twist the catheter while attempting to advance
The correct answer is : D
