5/10/25, 2:45 PM NBRC TMC EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE/ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALR…
NBRC TMC EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE/ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+
GRADED UPDATE
Terms in this set (270)
Ventilation - RR, VT, BS, chest. movement, PaCO2,
EtCO2
Oxygenation - HR, Skin Color, Sensorium, PaO2, SpO2
4 life functions (in order) &
assessment for them
Circulation - HR & strength, CO
Perfusion - BP, sensorium, temp, urine output,
hemodynamics
Tobacco use, smoking # packs per day X # of years smoked = pack years
status
Inspection
Palpation
Pysical inspection (IPPA)
Percussion
Auscaltation
Normal urine output 40mL/hr = 1L/day
1/26
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urine, vomiting
Sensible water loss
reasons
Insensible water loss Lungs, skin
Affects of intake Weight gain, electrolyte imbalance, increased
exceeding output hemodynamic pressures, decreased lung cst
Normal CVP (central 2-6 mmHg
venous pressure)
Decreased CVP & < 2 mmHg = hypovolemia = fluid therapy
indications
Increased CVP & > 6 mmHg = diuretics (furosemide aka Lasix)
indications
Orientation x3 Time, Place, Person
Orthopnea is: difficulty breathing while lying down (CHF)
Grade I: unusual exertion
Grade II: up hills or stairs
Dyspnea grades Grade III: walking at normal speed
Grade IV: slowly, walking short distance
Grade V: at rest, shaving, dressing, etc.
Proper interviewing Open-ended questions
techniques
process of influencing the patient's behavior to effect
Patient education changes in knowledge, attitudes, & skills needed to
maintain & improve health
begins with an assessment of the patient's & family's
Effective education learning needs to determine what learning needs to
occur & how the learning can best occur.
Peripheral edema causes, CHF, renal failure; arms & ankles
locations
2/26
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accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, generally
Acites
caused by liver failure
3/26
NBRC TMC EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE/ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+
GRADED UPDATE
Terms in this set (270)
Ventilation - RR, VT, BS, chest. movement, PaCO2,
EtCO2
Oxygenation - HR, Skin Color, Sensorium, PaO2, SpO2
4 life functions (in order) &
assessment for them
Circulation - HR & strength, CO
Perfusion - BP, sensorium, temp, urine output,
hemodynamics
Tobacco use, smoking # packs per day X # of years smoked = pack years
status
Inspection
Palpation
Pysical inspection (IPPA)
Percussion
Auscaltation
Normal urine output 40mL/hr = 1L/day
1/26
,5/10/25, 2:45 PM NBRC TMC EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE/ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALR…
urine, vomiting
Sensible water loss
reasons
Insensible water loss Lungs, skin
Affects of intake Weight gain, electrolyte imbalance, increased
exceeding output hemodynamic pressures, decreased lung cst
Normal CVP (central 2-6 mmHg
venous pressure)
Decreased CVP & < 2 mmHg = hypovolemia = fluid therapy
indications
Increased CVP & > 6 mmHg = diuretics (furosemide aka Lasix)
indications
Orientation x3 Time, Place, Person
Orthopnea is: difficulty breathing while lying down (CHF)
Grade I: unusual exertion
Grade II: up hills or stairs
Dyspnea grades Grade III: walking at normal speed
Grade IV: slowly, walking short distance
Grade V: at rest, shaving, dressing, etc.
Proper interviewing Open-ended questions
techniques
process of influencing the patient's behavior to effect
Patient education changes in knowledge, attitudes, & skills needed to
maintain & improve health
begins with an assessment of the patient's & family's
Effective education learning needs to determine what learning needs to
occur & how the learning can best occur.
Peripheral edema causes, CHF, renal failure; arms & ankles
locations
2/26
, 5/10/25, 2:45 PM NBRC TMC EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE/ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALR…
accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, generally
Acites
caused by liver failure
3/26
