CS TMC EXAM THREE Newest 2026-2027 Actual

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An RT is asked to evaluate and recommend care for a 79 yr old female who has end-stage COPD and who has just been brought to the ED by her daughter. Which of the following should the therapist consider first before recommending aggressive care for this pt?DNR/DNI status

An RT is asked to assess a COPD pt is in a pulmonary rehab program. During the interview, the pt tells the therapist that he has been working with a resistive training device for 2 weeks and that he is able to tolerate the device for 15 mins. What should the therapist do?Insert a smaller restrictive orifice in the device

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A physician has requested that the RT instruct an outpatient who is enrolled in a pulmonary rehab program on the proper cleaning and disinfection of his RT equipment. The therapist should explain to the pt that the primary purpose for cleaning and

disinfection is to:

Reduce the spread of infection

A home care pt receiving continuous O2 via NC has become increasingly noncompliant in her O2 therapy and states she is concerned about appearance. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the RT to suggest?Transtracheal oxygen catheter

An RT is discussing discharge orders with a pt who has a long standing history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and who has a 78 pack year smoking history. Important aspects of the discharge orders regarding the pt's pulmonary status include

all of the following except: 2 / 4

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Avoiding public restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages

An RT is assisting the physician with an elective cardioversion.During the procedure, the patient experiences a sudden attack of

severe seizures. The 1st priority of the RT is:

Maintain a patent airway

An RT is assisting the physician with needle aspiration to relieve a tension pneumothorax. The procedure has been successful.Which of the following should be done next?Proceed with chest tube placement

While prepping a pt for a thoracentesis, the pt asks the RT why he must be sitting upright. The RT would explain to the pt that sitting upright 3 / 4

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Lowers the diaphragm and reduces the possibility of its puncture.

While assisting a physician during the bronch procedure, the RT notes blood streaked secretions in the suction container. Which of the following agents would be most helpful in controlling the bleeding?Epi

All of the following would be important in the management of a

trauma pt during air-transport except:

ABG sampling/analysis

A physician has written an order for a respiratory treatment that

appears to contradict a hospital policy. The RT should:

Contact physician ask for clarification

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