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C&S TMC EXAM TWO Newest Actual Exam
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Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure
(PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - Answer--the
transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device
during bronchoscopy b/c its: - Answer--flexibility
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a
mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the
RT should: - Answer--check the exhalation valve
A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the
procedure, the therapist occludes the catheter's thumb
port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all of the
following EXCEPT - Answer--use a longer suction catheter
The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is:
- Answer--the ot may gag or fight the device
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While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve
resuscitator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is missing. The
therapist should conclude that: - Answer--the FiO2 will
most likely be less than 1.0
A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate
amounts of thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for
this pt would be: - Answer--a heated large reservoir air-
entrainment jet nebulizer
Which of the following humidity devices is the most
economical choice for use in an intubated, mechanically
ventilated pt who only needs short-term ventilation? -
Answer--heat moisture exchanger
The RT noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on the
low pressure monitor is consistently less than the preset
CPAP of an infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of the
following should the therapist do FIRST to correct this
problem? - Answer--tighten all connections
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While the RT is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a
2L/min nasal cannula, the pt complains of not being able
to detect any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the
following actions would be appropriate? - Answer--tighten
all connections
Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration
of an air-entrainment mask? 1 Increasing the flow setting-
YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the
size of the jet orifice-YES 2 Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size
of the jet orifice-NO 3 Increasing the flow setting-YES
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-NO Altering the size of
the jet orifice-YES - Answer-4 Increasing the flow setting-
NO Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the
size of the jet orifice-YES
While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via
transtracheal catheter, the ot complains of a persistent,
nonproductive cough and tracheal irritation. The
appropriate action at this time would be what? - Answer--
reposition the catheter
A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the
ED. Through an interpreter, it is learned that the pt is
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complaining of palpitations and chest discomfort. What
would be indicated? - Answer--12-lead ECG
A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored
in the ICU. Measurement of which of the following would
indicate if tissue hypoxia is present? - Answer--SVO2
A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he
was found unconscious in the bedroom closet of his home
following a house fire. He is currently receiving
supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather mask. An
arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as
follows: pH 7.22 PaCO2 45 mm Hg PaO2 345 mm Hg
HCO3- 118 mEq/L SaO2 100% Which of the following
would be most appropriate at this time? - Answer--analyze
the blood sample using a CO-oximeter
Which of the following would be most helpful to evaluate
the effectiveness of secretion clearance therapy? -
Answer--chest x-ray
A 46 year old male is presented to the RT clinic with
complaints of cough, night sweats, and loss of appetite.
C&S TMC EXAM TWO Newest Actual Exam
Preparation With Complete Questions And Correct
Answers With Rationales||Verified Exam!! | Already
Graded A+||Newest Exam Version!!!
Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure
(PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - Answer--the
transducer is properly leveled and zeroed
The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device
during bronchoscopy b/c its: - Answer--flexibility
The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a
mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the
RT should: - Answer--check the exhalation valve
A RT is performing nasotracheal suctioning. During the
procedure, the therapist occludes the catheter's thumb
port; there is no vacuum. The therapist could do all of the
following EXCEPT - Answer--use a longer suction catheter
The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is:
- Answer--the ot may gag or fight the device
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While manually ventilating a pt with a bag-valve
resuscitator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
the RT notices that the oxygen reservoir is missing. The
therapist should conclude that: - Answer--the FiO2 will
most likely be less than 1.0
A pt with a tracheostomy tube is producing moderate
amounts of thick, tenacious sputum. The best device for
this pt would be: - Answer--a heated large reservoir air-
entrainment jet nebulizer
Which of the following humidity devices is the most
economical choice for use in an intubated, mechanically
ventilated pt who only needs short-term ventilation? -
Answer--heat moisture exchanger
The RT noticed that the CPAP pressure indicated on the
low pressure monitor is consistently less than the preset
CPAP of an infant's nasal CPAP system. Which of the
following should the therapist do FIRST to correct this
problem? - Answer--tighten all connections
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While the RT is checking the oxygen setup of a pt on a
2L/min nasal cannula, the pt complains of not being able
to detect any oxygen flow from the cannula. Which of the
following actions would be appropriate? - Answer--tighten
all connections
Which of the following will alter the oxygen concentration
of an air-entrainment mask? 1 Increasing the flow setting-
YES Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the
size of the jet orifice-YES 2 Increasing the flow setting-NO
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the size
of the jet orifice-NO 3 Increasing the flow setting-YES
Occluding the air-entrainment ports-NO Altering the size of
the jet orifice-YES - Answer-4 Increasing the flow setting-
NO Occluding the air-entrainment ports-YES Altering the
size of the jet orifice-YES
While assessing a pt who is receiving oxygen via
transtracheal catheter, the ot complains of a persistent,
nonproductive cough and tracheal irritation. The
appropriate action at this time would be what? - Answer--
reposition the catheter
A 65-year old asian female has just been admitted to the
ED. Through an interpreter, it is learned that the pt is
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complaining of palpitations and chest discomfort. What
would be indicated? - Answer--12-lead ECG
A critically ill pt with hypovolemic shock is being monitored
in the ICU. Measurement of which of the following would
indicate if tissue hypoxia is present? - Answer--SVO2
A 27 year old male has been admitted to the ED after he
was found unconscious in the bedroom closet of his home
following a house fire. He is currently receiving
supplemental oxygen via a non rebreather mask. An
arterial blood gas sample is obtained. The values are as
follows: pH 7.22 PaCO2 45 mm Hg PaO2 345 mm Hg
HCO3- 118 mEq/L SaO2 100% Which of the following
would be most appropriate at this time? - Answer--analyze
the blood sample using a CO-oximeter
Which of the following would be most helpful to evaluate
the effectiveness of secretion clearance therapy? -
Answer--chest x-ray
A 46 year old male is presented to the RT clinic with
complaints of cough, night sweats, and loss of appetite.
