Welcome to your Respiratory Therapy Name: Email: [A patient is admitted with obstructive lung disease. Which of the following would be most helpful in order to distinguish between asthma and emphysema as a diagnosis for this patient?] Arterial blood gas analysis Maximal voluntary ventilation Sputum culture and sensitivity testing Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator None . [When running an arterial blood gas on a point-of-care analyzer, you receive a calibration error message. You should:] repeat the analysis using a fresh sample and the same cartridge repeat analysis using a fresh sample and new cartridge send the sample to the central laboratory for analysis repeat the analysis using the same sample and same cartridge None . [A comprehensive environmental history needs to include information on:] the jobs of all household members home/apartment temperature settings commuting distance to/from work approximate hours per day spent on feet None . [Which of the following tests would you recommend in order to identify the cause of dyspnea and factors limiting a patient's exercise tolerance?] 6-minute walking distance overnight oximetry assessment peak expiratory flow rate comprehensive exercise test None . [When inspecting the X-ray of an out-patient with nephrotic syndrome, you note a homogeneous area of increased density that obscures the left costophrenic angle. Which of the following is the most likely problem?] pleural effusion bacterial pneumonia pulmonary edema atelectasis None . [You are taking a patient to X-ray. The patient is on 4 LPM O2 per nasal cannula. There is a D cylinder with 1200 psi. How long will the flow last? (Use the American / Egans textbook conversion factor.)] 32 mins 35 mins 48 mins None of the above None . [Which of the following may cause an increase in the AP diameter of the chest in a pediatric patient?] Cystic Fibrosis Pneumonia Pectus Excavatum  Kyphosis None . [Amphotericin B is used to treat:] Systemic bacterial infections Systemic Fungal infections Pulmonary fungal infections B and C only None . [You need to transport several contaminated nondisposable ventilator circuits from a patient unit to an equipment processing area. You would:] wash and disinfect the circuits at point of origin before transporting bag the circuits, then transport on a cleaned and sanitized cart transport the circuits in leak- and puncture-resistant biohazard bags place circuits in biohazard bags, then transport in a closed, rigid container None . [In patients with suspected pulmonary thromboembolism whose ordinary X-rays are negative, which of the following procedures can best help establish the diagnosis?] cardiac enzyme determinations arterial blood gas analysis cardiovascular stress testing ventilation/perfusion scans None . [For continuous monitoring of a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter, which of the following LOW alarm limits would be appropriate?] 79-81% 85-87% 92-94% 97-99% None . [Desflurane is identified by the colour:] Orange Yellow Purple Blue None . [A patient’s 12-lead ECG shows significant ST segment elevation in leads I, V5 and V6. This indicates:] Lateral myocardial infarction Lateral myocardial ischemia Anterior myocardial infarction Anterior myocardial ischemia None . [Of modern inhalation anesthetic agent which has the most potency-] ISoflurane Nitrous oxide Sevoflurane Desflurane  None . [In compensating for heart failure, the body will:] Increase blood volume Dilate the peripheral vasculature Decrease the HR Increase the urine output None . [Randy’s arthritis may cause which of the following complications] Anemia -RA is autoimmune disorder, can affect RBC production Sensitivity to muscle relaxants Delayed elimination of drugs Difficult intubation A and D None . [To verify that a patient or her family can properly set-up and operate a pulse oximeter for overnight trend recording, you would:] provide simple step-by-step written instructions for the patient and patient's family demonstrate proper set-up and operation of the sensor and oximeter on the patient require a return demonstration to verify proper use of the equipment provide a phone number where the patient can immediately get needed help None . [Which drug is used for the initial treatment of anaphylactic shock?] Dantrolene Diamox Epinephrine Lasix None . [Which of these may be associated with cord prolapse during labor ] An increased risk of infection  Dangerous bradycardia of the fetal heart rate monitor Decreased RR Alkaline scalp pH None . [Which of the following best defines the term sterilization?] Use of chemicals to destroy pathogens Process that destroys all forms of microbial life Process of sanitization Use of soap and water to aid in removal of soil/body secretions None . Time's up
