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LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Which is the preferred order to manipulate a mechanical ventilator in order to gradually increase alveolar minute ventilation while limiting MAP? ANSWER - Decrease mechanical deadspace, increase VT, increase RR 2. An air-entrainment jet nebulizer is set at 50%. The respiratory therapist analyzes the oxygen coming from the end of the tubing and finds it is 60%. Which of the following most likely explains this ...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Emphysema correct answer: • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated. • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chronic Bronchitis correct answer: • O2 therapy via nasal cannula at 24-28%. Keep saturations at approx. 88%-93%. • Bronchodilators • Bronchial hygiene as indicated • Antibiotics as indicated • NIPPV for acute vent failure (PaCO2>45 torr) Chest Trauma/Flail...

TMC Practice Exam with 100% Correct Questions and Answers 2023/2024 A+ Grade. A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Correct answer-Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sound...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ...

NBRC Exam Therapeutic Procedures Questions and Answers Verified by Expert 100% Correct | Latest Updated 2024 Breathing Techniques Describe the ideal breathing pattern for improving ventilation regardless of the type of therapy being administrated (SMI, IPPB, aerosol therapy etc) 1) Slow, deep inspiration (from resting exhalation 2). Inspiratory pause/hold (1-3 seconds) 3). Exhalation is slow, passive and relaxed 4). Patient may relax in between maneuvers with normal tidal volume breathing ...

A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Answer - Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea ...

Breathing Techniques Describe the ideal breathing pattern for improving ventilation regardless of the type of therapy being administrated (SMI, IPPB, aerosol therapy etc) correct answer: 1) Slow, deep inspiration (from resting exhalation 2). Inspiratory pause/hold (1-3 seconds) 3). Exhalation is slow, passive and relaxed 4). Patient may relax in between maneuvers with normal tidal volume breathing Describe how a patient should be positioned to enhance oxygenation with the following pa...

A 48-year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances - Heart failure A patient is admitted to the ED following a motor vehicle accident. On physical exam, the respiratory therapist discovers that breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyperresonant percussion note. The trachea is shif...

While evaluating a postoperative patient for which incentive spirometry has been ordered, the RT obtains a VC of 6 mL/kg of body weight. The therapist should do which of the following? A. Recommend IPPB in place of incentive spirometry B. Start the treatment as ordered C. Measure the patient's tidal volume D. Recommend a bronchodilator correct answer: Recommend IPPB in place of incentive spirometry A patient breathing 50% oxygen has a PaO2 of 252 torr. Which of the following should th...

TMC Exam Questions & Answers | 151 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION| 30 PAGES| latest update TMC Exam Questions & Answers | 151 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION| 30 PAGES| latest update A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with A. liver failure. B. pulmonary embolism. C. heart failure. D. electrolyte imbalances Correct Answer: Heart failure A patient is admit...