Question 1

The pulse Masimo Rad-57ᵀᴹ CO-Oximeter finger probe is placed on the patient's digit and can measure:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon monoxide. 
B)  methemoglobin. 
C)  fetal hemoglobin. 
D)  a and b 
A)  carbon monoxide. 
B)  methemoglobin. 
C)  fetal hemoglobin. 
D)  a and b D

Question 2

When assessment of acid-base status and/or PaO₂ is not required,what is used to assess a patient's oxygenation?

Accepted Answer

A)  End-tidal CO₂ 
B)  SpO₂ 
C)  Vital capacity 
D)  Tidal volume 
A)  End-tidal CO₂ 
B)  SpO₂ 
C)  Vital capacity 
D)  Tidal volume B

Question 3

What electrode does the transcutaneous O₂ monitor incorporate into its design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clark electrode 
B)  Severinghaus electrode 
C)  Sanz electrode 
D)  Reference electrode 
A)  Clark electrode 
B)  Severinghaus electrode 
C)  Sanz electrode 
D)  Reference electrode A

Question 4

What would be indicated for the monitoring the matching of ventilation to perfusion during independent lung ventilation for unilateral pulmonary contusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulse oximetry 
B)  Minute volume 
C)  Capnography 
D)  Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring 
A)  Pulse oximetry 
B)  Minute volume 
C)  Capnography 
D)  Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an indication for pulse oximetry?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need to monitor the adequacy of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation. 
B)  The need to quantitate the response of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation to therapeutic intervention or to a diagnostic procedure 
C)  The need to comply with mandated regulations or recommendations by authoritative groups 
D)  To test for the presence of an ongoing need for measurement of total hemoglobin and abnormal hemoglobins 
A)  The need to monitor the adequacy of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation. 
B)  The need to quantitate the response of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation to therapeutic intervention or to a diagnostic procedure 
C)  The need to comply with mandated regulations or recommendations by authoritative groups 
D)  To test for the presence of an ongoing need for measurement of total hemoglobin and abnormal hemoglobins

Question 6

Which electrode does the transcutaneous CO₂ monitor incorporate into its design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clark electrode 
B)  Severinghaus electrode 
C)  Sanz electrode 
D)  Reference electrode 
A)  Clark electrode 
B)  Severinghaus electrode 
C)  Sanz electrode 
D)  Reference electrode

Question 7

Transcutaneous monitoring's limitations can be minimized by all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  site changes. 
B)  calibrations. 
C)  frequent membrane changes. 
D)  temperature adjustments. 
A)  site changes. 
B)  calibrations. 
C)  frequent membrane changes. 
D)  temperature adjustments.

Question 8

What is the standard by which noninvasive monitors are compared?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Transcutaneous P02 monitoring 
D)  Blood gas analysis 
A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Transcutaneous P02 monitoring 
D)  Blood gas analysis

Question 9

What noninvasive monitoring technique should be used to help confirm the ET tube is in the proper position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capnography 
B)  Transcutaneous C02 monitoring 
C)  Pulse oximetry 
D)  Transcutaneous 02 monitoring 
A)  Capnography 
B)  Transcutaneous C02 monitoring 
C)  Pulse oximetry 
D)  Transcutaneous 02 monitoring

Question 10

During capnography,what ventilatory variables should be monitored?
I.Vt
II.PEEP
III.Peak airway pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II 
B)  II and III 
C)  I, II, and III 
D)  I only 
A)  I and II 
B)  II and III 
C)  I, II, and III 
D)  I only

Question 11

What would allow the respiratory care practitioner to monitor in real time a patient's partial pressure of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Noninvasive monitoring 
D)  Arterial blood gases 
A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Noninvasive monitoring 
D)  Arterial blood gases

Question 12

Which of the following areas of the body can be used as probes sites for a pulse oximeter?
I.Ear
II.Finger
III.Toes
IV.Foot

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  I, II, III, and IV 
C)  III and IV only 
D)  II, III, and IV only 
A)  I and II only 
B)  I, II, III, and IV 
C)  III and IV only 
D)  II, III, and IV only

Question 13

How does the pulse oximeter measure O₂ saturation in the capillary bed?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximeters use two LEDs and a photo

Question 14

What is defined as ongoing assessment of the patient's condition without entry into the body (through body orifices or via puncture of the skin or vessels)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transcutaneous monitoring 
B)  Noninvasive monitoring 
C)  Oximetry monitoring 
D)  End-tidal monitoring 
A)  Transcutaneous monitoring 
B)  Noninvasive monitoring 
C)  Oximetry monitoring 
D)  End-tidal monitoring

Question 15

Skin burns are hazards of ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  pulse oximetry. 
B)  transcutaneous monitoring. 
C)  end-tidal C02 monitoring. 
D)  a and b 
A)  pulse oximetry. 
B)  transcutaneous monitoring. 
C)  end-tidal C02 monitoring. 
D)  a and b

Question 16

Which of the following are limiting factors of pulse oximeters?
I.Vascular dyes
II.Motion
III.Ambient light
IV.Nail polish

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV 
A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV

Question 17

Which of the following are indications for transcutaneous blood gas monitoring for neonatal and pediatric patients?
I.The need to monitor the adequacy of arterial oxygenation
II The need to monitor the adequacy of ventilation
III.The need to quantitate the response to diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as evidenced by PtcO₂
IV.The need to quantitate the response to diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as evidenced by PtcCO₂ values

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV 
A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  I, II, III, and IV

Question 18

What has greatly reduced the number of arterial blood gas (ABG)samples drawn in the acute care setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Noninvasive monitoring 
D)  Transcutaneous P02 monitoring 
A)  Capnography 
B)  Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring 
C)  Noninvasive monitoring 
D)  Transcutaneous P02 monitoring

Question 19

How do the transcutaneous PO₂ and PCO₂ arterialize the sample site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oximetry 
B)  Red and infrared light 
C)  Photospectrometry 
D)  Heat 
A)  Oximetry 
B)  Red and infrared light 
C)  Photospectrometry 
D)  Heat

Question 20

Which of the following is a hazard of end-tidal CO₂ monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Airway blistering 
B)  Airway occlusion 
C)  Airway burns 
D)  Airway pressure 
A)  Airway blistering 
B)  Airway occlusion 
C)  Airway burns 
D)  Airway pressure

Exam 10: Noninvasive Monitoring

The pulse Masimo Rad-57ᵀᴹ CO-Oximeter finger probe is placed on the patient's digit and can measure:

When assessment of acid-base status and/or PaO₂ is not required,what is used to assess a patient's oxygenation?

What electrode does the transcutaneous O₂ monitor incorporate into its design?

What would be indicated for the monitoring the matching of ventilation to perfusion during independent lung ventilation for unilateral pulmonary contusion?

Which of the following is NOT an indication for pulse oximetry?

Which electrode does the transcutaneous CO₂ monitor incorporate into its design?

Transcutaneous monitoring's limitations can be minimized by all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

What is the standard by which noninvasive monitors are compared?

What noninvasive monitoring technique should be used to help confirm the ET tube is in the proper position?

During capnography,what ventilatory variables should be monitored? I.Vt II.PEEP III.Peak airway pressure

What would allow the respiratory care practitioner to monitor in real time a patient's partial pressure of oxygen?

Which of the following areas of the body can be used as probes sites for a pulse oximeter? I.Ear II.Finger III.Toes IV.Foot

How does the pulse oximeter measure O₂ saturation in the capillary bed?

What is defined as ongoing assessment of the patient's condition without entry into the body (through body orifices or via puncture of the skin or vessels)?

Skin burns are hazards of ______________

Which of the following are limiting factors of pulse oximeters? I.Vascular dyes II.Motion III.Ambient light IV.Nail polish

What has greatly reduced the number of arterial blood gas (ABG)samples drawn in the acute care setting?

How do the transcutaneous PO₂ and PCO₂ arterialize the sample site?

Which of the following is a hazard of end-tidal CO₂ monitoring?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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