TMC Self-Assessment Exam (Form
2020A) Exam B Questions with
Correct Answers Top Rated A+
A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal
intubation. Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to
confirm tracheal intubation?
A.cm marking of the endotracheal tube
B.observable condensation in the tube
C.pulse oximetry
D.colorimetric capnography
D. colorimetric capnography
A respiratory therapist is asked to review a newborn's history. The
following information is available about the first few minutes after
birth:
1 minute5 minutesAppearance acrocyanosis pinkHeart rate 70/min
110/minReflexcough coughMuscle toneweak active
motionRespiratory rate 20/min 40/min
Which of the following APGAR scores should the therapist expect to
see for this infant?
,1-minute 5-minute1. 4 82. 5 83. 6 104. 7 10
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
C. 3
A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago.
She reports increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the
past 4 weeks. A chest radiograph shows no significant changes. Which
of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?
A.transtracheal aspiration
B.airway clearance therapy
C.bronchodilator treatments
D.respiratory isolation
B. airway clearance therapy
A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and
albuterol prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT
A.refer the patient for allergy skin testing.
B.educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements.
C.instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising.
D.suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising.
C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising
,In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend
to dry in an intubated patient?
A.a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg
B.a relative humidity of 100% at 22° C (71.6° F)
C.a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F)
D.an absolute humidity of 44 mg/L
B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22C (71.6F)
Prior to suctioning the endotracheal tube of an adult patient who is
receiving ventilation with an FIO2 of 0.40, a respiratory therapist
should FIRST
A.lubricate the catheter.
B.hyperoxygenate the patient.
C.cleanse the catheter with water.
D.administer an FIO2 of 0.40 by T-piece.
B. hyperoxygenate the patient
A 25-year-old patient with apnea is receiving PC ventilation. ABG
analysis results are as follows:
pH 7.20
PCO2 65 mm Hg
PO2 70 mm Hg
HCO3- 25 mEq/L
BE -4 mEq/L
SO2 (calc) 94%
, A respiratory therapist should recommend increasing the
A.set inspiratory pressure.
B.expiratory time.
C.sensitivity.
D.peak flow.
A. set inspiratory pressure
A 68-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours ago
and complains of increasing shortness of breath. Breath sounds are
decreased over the right lung field. The following data are available
while the patient receives 4-L oxygen by nasal cannula:
HR 103/min
RR 27/min
BP 155/90 mm Hg
SpO2 90%
Which of the following studies should a respiratory therapist
recommend FIRST?
A.bedside spirometry
B.chest CT with contrast
C.ventilation/perfusion scan
D.chest radiograph
D. chest radiograph
2020A) Exam B Questions with
Correct Answers Top Rated A+
A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal
intubation. Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to
confirm tracheal intubation?
A.cm marking of the endotracheal tube
B.observable condensation in the tube
C.pulse oximetry
D.colorimetric capnography
D. colorimetric capnography
A respiratory therapist is asked to review a newborn's history. The
following information is available about the first few minutes after
birth:
1 minute5 minutesAppearance acrocyanosis pinkHeart rate 70/min
110/minReflexcough coughMuscle toneweak active
motionRespiratory rate 20/min 40/min
Which of the following APGAR scores should the therapist expect to
see for this infant?
,1-minute 5-minute1. 4 82. 5 83. 6 104. 7 10
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
C. 3
A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago.
She reports increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the
past 4 weeks. A chest radiograph shows no significant changes. Which
of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?
A.transtracheal aspiration
B.airway clearance therapy
C.bronchodilator treatments
D.respiratory isolation
B. airway clearance therapy
A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and
albuterol prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT
A.refer the patient for allergy skin testing.
B.educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements.
C.instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising.
D.suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising.
C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising
,In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend
to dry in an intubated patient?
A.a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg
B.a relative humidity of 100% at 22° C (71.6° F)
C.a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F)
D.an absolute humidity of 44 mg/L
B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22C (71.6F)
Prior to suctioning the endotracheal tube of an adult patient who is
receiving ventilation with an FIO2 of 0.40, a respiratory therapist
should FIRST
A.lubricate the catheter.
B.hyperoxygenate the patient.
C.cleanse the catheter with water.
D.administer an FIO2 of 0.40 by T-piece.
B. hyperoxygenate the patient
A 25-year-old patient with apnea is receiving PC ventilation. ABG
analysis results are as follows:
pH 7.20
PCO2 65 mm Hg
PO2 70 mm Hg
HCO3- 25 mEq/L
BE -4 mEq/L
SO2 (calc) 94%
, A respiratory therapist should recommend increasing the
A.set inspiratory pressure.
B.expiratory time.
C.sensitivity.
D.peak flow.
A. set inspiratory pressure
A 68-year-old patient who is post-CABG was extubated 4 hours ago
and complains of increasing shortness of breath. Breath sounds are
decreased over the right lung field. The following data are available
while the patient receives 4-L oxygen by nasal cannula:
HR 103/min
RR 27/min
BP 155/90 mm Hg
SpO2 90%
Which of the following studies should a respiratory therapist
recommend FIRST?
A.bedside spirometry
B.chest CT with contrast
C.ventilation/perfusion scan
D.chest radiograph
D. chest radiograph
