NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT EXAM REVIEW TEST BANK
2022/2023
A patient's sputum specimen is purulent green in appearance, has separated
into layers and has a foul
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produce this type of sputum?
a. aspiration
b. tuberculosis
c. emphysema
d. bronchiectasis
bronchiectasis
A patient in ICU complains of light headedness, nausea and chest pains. The
patient is a diaphoretic and has a BP of 90/60. An RT observes the ECG pattern
(all pointing down). The therapist should recommend:
a. Lidocaine HCI
b. cardioversion
c. defibrillation
d. epinephrine
cardioversion
A patient with Guillan-Barre syndrome has a vital capacity (VC) of 625 mL. An
RT should recommend what to be performed FIRST?
a. MIP evaluation
b. edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) test
c. MVV test
d. EMG & nerve conduction study
MIP evaluation
What bedside pulmonary function testing results for a patient with multiple
sclerosis most strongly indicates the need for ventilatory assistance?
a. 5% decrease in peak expiratory flow
b. FEV1/FVC of 85%
c. MIP of -23 cm H2O
d. vital capacity of 5 mL/kg
MIP of -23 cmH20
The following patient pulmonary function results were obtained:
VC 3.6 L
FRC 6.0 L
ERV 1.0 L
What is the patient's TLC (L)?
8.6
A 62 year old patient with a HX of COPD becomes hypotensive following a drug
overdose. Following intubation, VC A/C ventilation should be initiated with what
oxygen concentration?
1.0
A patient is receiving VC ventilation for 24 hours. An RT is called to bedside
because high pressure alarm is sounding with each breath. What should the
therapist do FIRST?
manually ventilate the patient
Just prior to removing the ET tube an RT should:
deflate the cuff
While preparing to assist with a chest tube insertion, an RT learns that
pleurodesis will follow. What additional equipment should the therapist
provide?
hemostat & 3 way stopcock
Dynamic compliance is obtained by dividing VT by:
(PIP - PEEP)
A 52 year old patient with newly diagnosed OSA undergoes a CPAP of 12
cmH20, the AHI is 3 & the lowest observed oxygen saturation is 90%. The
patient continues to snore. An RT should:
increase CPAP level
What is the target Fi02 range of a NC in a patient with normal minute
ventilation?
0.24 - 0.40
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An RT is called to the ED to assist with the intubation of an alert, agitated
patient in respiratory failure. Two intubation attempts were unsuccessful. In
addition to a neuromuscular blockade, what drugs will best facilitate
intubation?
midazolam HCI (Versed)
A 14 year old male who is 163 cm (5'4") & weighs 51 kg (112 lb) is brought to
the ED for a suspected drug overdose. He is intubated & receiving VC, AC
ventilation. The following date are available:
Mandatory rate: 14
Tidal volume: 300 mL
Inspiratory flow: 20 L/min
Pressure limit: 50 cmH20
A physician notices the I:E ratio display indicates 1:1.2 & asks an RT to make an
adjustment so the I:E ratio will be 1:3. The therapist should increase the:
inspiratory flow
A 180 cm (5'11"), 75 kg (165 lb) male had a cardiac arrest & is admitted to the
ICU. The patient is apneic, receiving 100% O2 by bag-valve mask resuscitator
and has an SpO2 of 94%. What is the m [Show Less]