C&S TMC EXAM TWO | 150 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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Prior to taking a pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PCWP) reading, the RT ensure that: - ✔✔-the transducer is properly leveled and zeroed The fiberoptic bronchoscope is usually preferred device d... uring bronchoscopy b/c its: - ✔✔-flexibility The capnograph tracing above was obtained from a mechanically ventilated pt. On the basis of this tracing, the RT should: - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔-use a longer suction catheter The primary hazard of an oropharyngeal airway device is: - ✔✔-the ot may gag or fight the device 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: - ✔✔-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: - ✔✔-a heated large reservoir airentrainment 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? - ✔✔-heat moisture exchang [Show More]

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