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Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flatte...

Lindsey Jones Practice Exam Questions and Answers With Explanations Latest 2023/2024. 1. A patient has undergone overnight oximetry. Data shows several episodes of O2 desaturation throughout the night. The RTT would expect orders for which of the following kinds of testing: a. V/Q scan b. pulmonary function testing c. polysomnography d. 24-hour Holter monitoring - Answer Your answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the n...

LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024|AGRADE LATEST

After several moments of cardiac compressions with a patient suffering from a complete cardiopulmonary collapse, the patient's cardiac rhythm is consistent with asystole when compressions are momentarily halted. Which of the following medications would be most helpful to the patient: A. Quinidine B. epinephrine C. Romazicon D. Lidocaine correct answer: The correct answer is : B Explanation : Epinephrine is the drug of choice to treat asystole. The other medications are not used...

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1. A patient has undergone overnight oximetry. Data shows several episodes of O2 desaturation throughout the night. The RTT would expect orders for which of the following kinds of testing: a. V/Q scan b. pulmonary function testing c. polysomnography d. 24-hour Holter monitoring - Answer- Your answer: C Correct answer: C The use of overnight oximetery is often used to detect O2 desaturation during the night that may be associated with central or obstructive sleep apnea. Because data...

a. manual dexterity - Answer- The respiratory therapist should evaluate which of the following to develop a teaching plan for a patient who will be using a small volume nebulizer at home? a. manual dexterity b. highest grade level achieved in school c. spousal support d. English speaking proficiency d. bronchoscopy - Answer- Which of the following would be most beneficial in resolving microatelectasis? a. chest tubes b. percutaneous ventilation c. thoracentesis d. bronchoscopy b. o...

A patient is unresponsive after a motor vehicle accident. The patient has suffered a broken arm and two broken legs. Paradoxical chest movement is noted on the left. The patient appears dusky in color. The respiratory therapist should suspect which of the following? A. internal hemorrhaging B. peripheral vasoconstriction C. pulmonary embolism D. cardiogenic shock - Answer- A. Internal Hemorrhaging Based on the patient's situation, the most likely circumstance is internal injuries. A d...

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On a pressure-volume loop, what is a "bird beak" and how is it fixed? correct answer: -Bird beak indicates the lungs are being over-filled, shown by the overdistention of loop -This can be fixed by reducing the VT On a pressure-volume loop, what is a "football" and how is it fixed? correct answer: -A football demonstrates insufficient PEEP, shown by the flat spot of loop -This can be fixed by increasing PEEP until this flat spot is minimized On a pressure-volume loop, how is a leak...