2022 TMC EXAM 2 ( questions with 100% verified correct answers)

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2022 TMC EXAM 2 ( questions with 100% verified correct answers)A patient with CHF has the following input/output history Yesterday Today IN 1900 mL 2100 mL OUT 1000 mL 1100 mL Which of the followi... ng clinical findings is most likely to be observed? A. bronchial wheezing B. friction rub C. decreased egophony D. moist crepitant rales - ✔✔The correct answer is : D Explanation : This CHF patient is obviously retaining fluid because he is receiving more fluid in that he is putting out. The clinical finding most associated with fluid retention is moist crepitant rales. Fine rales are associated with atelectasis but moist rales is associated with fluid retention, especially congestive heart failure (CHF). An infant born 24 hours prior is experiencing frequent periods of apnea lasting more than 60 seconds. Which of the following medications would be helpful in stimulating the infant's respiratory drive? A. Aminophylline B. Fluticasone C. hormone D. Exosurf - ✔✔The correct answer is : A Explanation : An infant who experiences apnea periods greater than 60 seconds may need respiratory stimulation. This may be accomplished by administering the medication Aminophylline. Aminophlylline is only intended for ventilatory stimulation in infants. The same medication is used for long-term bronchodilation in adults. A respiratory therapist is having difficulty advancing a suction catheter down a fenestrated tracheostomy tube while the inner cannula is removed. The cannula appears to meet resistance within a few inches from insertion. The therapist should A. remove the tracheostomy tube B. twist the catheter while attempting to advance C. inflate the cuff D. obtain a smaller suction catheter - ✔✔The correct answer is : B Explanation : When suctioning somebody with a fenestrated tracheostomy tube, it must be remembered that the suction catheters can sometimes get stuck on the fenestration [Show More]

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