New Quiz 09 Nov Welcome to your Respiratory Therapy Name: Email: [A pt is 60 kg and is developing signs of malignant hyperthermia what is the appropriate treatment ] 120mg IV Dantrolene 60mg IV Dantrolene 120mg IV Diamox 60mg IV Diamox None . [A patient with 22% HbCO has a pulse oximeter attached to them that is working well. They have been placed on a non-rebreathing mask with a 20 LPM flow of oxygen. The SpO2 reading is 99%. Which of these is closest to the true saturation of HbO2?] 99% 95% 90% 77% None . [Mechanical ventilation is indicated for which of the following blood gases done on room air?] pH 7.23, PaCO2 56 mmHg, PaO2 76 mmHg, HCO3 23 mmol/L pH 7.34, PaCO2 46 mmHg, PaO2 51 mmHg, HCO3 24 mmol/L pH 7.31, PaCO2 50 mmHg, PaO2 46 mmHg, HCO3 24 mmol/L None . [You have stabilized a bradycardic patient in third degree heart block using TCP at a rate of 60 bpm. Mechanical capture has been confirmed. The patient remains hypotensive. Your next action would be to:] Increase the mA setting Increasing the rate of pacing Start an infusion of epinephrine Cardiovert the patient at 50 J None . [In addition to standard precautions, which of the following transmission-based precautions would you recommend for an elderly patient admitted to a medical unit with severe viral influenza?] contact precautions droplet precautions airborne precautions universal precautions None . [At maximal exercise, hyperventilation adequately compensates for lactic acidosis or anaerobic metabolism.] True False None . [When performing a modified Allen test on the left hand of a patient, you note that her palm, fingers, and thumb remain blanched for over 15 seconds after releasing pressure on the ulnar artery. You should:] use the brachial site for sampling sample from the contralateral radial artery use the femoral site for sampling perform the Allen test on the right hand None . [To assist in preventing ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP), you should:] use the minimal leak technique to inflate tracheal tube cuffs change the ventilator circuit and humidifier every 24 to 48 hours maintain the patient in the prone position whenever possible implement daily sedation vacations/spontaneous breathing trials None . [It is decided to give inotropic support. Which of the following agents would provide a positive inotropic effect, yet will not increase left ventricular afterload?] Epinephrine Vasopressin Dopamine Inamrinone None . [A myocardial infarction is most commonly caused by:] Ruptured atherosclerotic plaque Coronary artery vasospasm Embolism to coronary artery Increased myocardial demand Profound hypotension None . [Patients can control a flutter valve's pressure by changing:] the weight of the ball their inspiratory flow the angle of the device the expired volume None . [Which of the following applies to GBS status] Routinely tested for during prenatal care All GBS positive females need to be on antibiotics when attempting to conceive It is associated with an increased risk of premature labour It is associated with an increased risk of placenta previa None . [Which of the following positions would you use to position a patient for orotracheal intubation?] neck hyperextended head extension with neck flexion head hyperextended head flexion with neck extension None . [The intra-aortic balloon pump:] Inflates during diastole, resulting in afterload reduction Inflates during diastole, resulting in increased myocardial perfusion Deflates during diastole, resulting in afterload reduction Deflates during diastole, resulting in increased myocardial perfusion None . [You would select the semi-Fowler's position to drain which of the following lobes/segments?] Middle lobe of the right lung Posterior segments of the upper lobes Apical segments of the upper lobes Superior segments of the lower lobes None . [The family of the patient in bed 2 would like to discontinue care this afternoon. During you morning routine assessment of the patient, you notice copious amounts of oral secretions. Based on this information which of the following would you recommend to the physician] Salbutamol Hypertonic Saline Glycopyrrolate Morphine None . [A patients ETOH habit could be of concern regarding ALL of the following except:] Elimination Cardiac function Possibly higher MAC concentration needed Stronger than expected reaction to inhaled drugs None . [In a dual-limb or 'Y' circuit, you will increase mechanical deadspace if you place any additional tubing between:] the heated humidifier and the 'Y' connector the 'Y' connector and expiratory valve the ventilator outlet and expiratory valve the 'Y' connector and the patient's airway None . [The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during quiet breathing is known as the:] Resting volume Tidal volume Inspiratory volume Inspiratory capacity None . [Which of the following statements regarding fentanyl is true] Chemically similar to midaz Chemically similar to prop Less potent than morphine but more potent than sufentanil Can be delivered as a transdermal patch None . Time's up
