Respiratory Therapist TMC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT AND APPROVED PASS (UPDATED 2023)
Respiratory Therapist TMC exam
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During an incentive spirometry treatment, a patient complains of lightheadedness. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A. hypercarbia
B. hyperventilation
C. hyperoxia
D. hypercalcemia
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A 49-year-old female with a tracheostomy is receiving mechanical ventilation because of respiratory failure due to Guillain-Barré syndrome. While suctioning the patient, a respiratory therapist notes the aspirate is thick and copious with a dark yellow color. The therapist should recommend.
A. obtaining a sputum culture.
B. implementing passive humidification.
C. administering albuterol.
D. replacing the tracheostomy tube.
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To properly visualize the epiglottis while using a curved laryngoscope blade, a respiratory therapist should
A. place the blade lateral to the tongue and lift.
B. rotate the handle side-to-side until the epiglottis is exposed.
C. extend the blade posterior to the epiglottis and lift up.
D. advance the blade and place the tip in the vallecula.
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A respiratory therapist obtains the following hemodynamic results for a postoperative patient in an intensive care unit:
BP 100/50 mm Hg
HR 120/min
CVP 1 mm Hg
PAP 18/7 mm Hg
PCWP 3 mm Hg
C.I. 1.8 L/min/m2
The therapist should recommend.
A. initiating a nitroprusside sodium (Nipride) infusion.
B. adding intravenous norepinephrine (Levophed).
C. starting furosemide (Lasix) therapy.
D. administering a normal saline bolus.
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Following cardiac arrest, a 70-kg (PBW) male receives bag-valve-mask ventilation. A #5 laryngeal mask airway is inserted. Decreased chest expansion, a decline in exhaled CO2, and air leak are observed after restarting bag-valve ventilation. The most likely cause of these findings is
A. reduced airway resistance.
B. resuscitation bag failure.
C. the cuff is underinflated.
D. increased chest compliance.
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A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in),59-kg(130-Ib) female patient is receiving VC, A/C ventilation with the following settings.
Mandatory rate 10
VT 450 mL
Inspiratory flow 60 L/min
PEEP 5 cm H2O
Over the past hour, the PIP has increased from 30 to 40 cm H2O and the plateau pressure has remained at 20 cm H2O. Minimal secretions are obtained with suctioning. Which of the following is most appropriate?
A. Increase the peak flow.
B. Change to SIMV.
C. Administer a bronchodilator.
D. Recommend a corticosteroid. [Show Less]