Question 1

Which of the following bispectral index monitor (BIS)reading value ranges indicates light to moderate sedation?

Accepted Answer

A) 90 to 100 
B) 70 to 85 
C) 60 to 70 
D) 40 to 55 
A) 90 to 100 
B) 70 to 85 
C) 60 to 70 
D) 40 to 55 C

Question 2

The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)ventilation system is the treatment of choice for which of the following pulmonary abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A) Obstructive sleep apnea 
B) Chronic ventilator failure 
C) Acute respiratory failure 
D) Pulmonary edema 
A) Obstructive sleep apnea 
B) Chronic ventilator failure 
C) Acute respiratory failure 
D) Pulmonary edema A

Question 3

A patient's inability to clear secretions from the lower airways along with a need for positive-pressure mechanical ventilator assistance is an indication for which of the following airway devices?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral pharyngeal airway 
B) Nasal pharyngeal airway 
C) Endotracheal tube 
D) Tracheostomy 
A) Oral pharyngeal airway 
B) Nasal pharyngeal airway 
C) Endotracheal tube 
D) Tracheostomy C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE about mean arterial pressure (MAP)readings?

Accepted Answer

A) The MAP reading does not vary significantly with motion artifact or movement. 
B) The MAP is useful clinically as it relates to cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. 
C) An MAP value of <60 mm Hg may indicate inadequate tissue perfusion. 
D) All of the above are true statements. 
A) The MAP reading does not vary significantly with motion artifact or movement. 
B) The MAP is useful clinically as it relates to cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. 
C) An MAP value of <60 mm Hg may indicate inadequate tissue perfusion. 
D) All of the above are true statements.

Question 5

During the process of taking a patient's blood pressure,the Korotkoff sound that increases in intensity with a distinct tapping is associated with which of the following clinical interpretations?

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic pressure 
B) Blood flow increasing as artery compression is decreasing 
C) Diastolic pressure in <13 years of age 
D) Diastolic pressure in adults 
A) Systolic pressure 
B) Blood flow increasing as artery compression is decreasing 
C) Diastolic pressure in <13 years of age 
D) Diastolic pressure in adults

Question 6

Which of the following clinical signs is MOST indicative of respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient is wincing. 
B) Color in patient's face is flushed red. 
C) Paradoxical breathing. 
D) Patient is shivering. 
A) Patient is wincing. 
B) Color in patient's face is flushed red. 
C) Paradoxical breathing. 
D) Patient is shivering.

Question 7

Which of the following factors associated with a patient is NOT considered a cause of inaccurate pulse oximetry readings?

Accepted Answer

A) Presence of perspiration or sweat 
B) Presence of dark nail polish 
C) Anemia 
D) Low perfusion states (low cardiac output) 
A) Presence of perspiration or sweat 
B) Presence of dark nail polish 
C) Anemia 
D) Low perfusion states (low cardiac output)

Question 8

A central line or central venous pressure (CVP)provides which of the following functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous monitoring of cardiac function and intravascular fluid status. 
B) Route for medication administration. 
C) Emergency placement of temporary pacemaker. 
D) All of the above functions can be completed through a central line. 
A) Continuous monitoring of cardiac function and intravascular fluid status. 
B) Route for medication administration. 
C) Emergency placement of temporary pacemaker. 
D) All of the above functions can be completed through a central line.

Question 9

Mechanical ventilation that possibly leads to respiratory alkalosis or hyperinflation in a patient with airway obstruction is MOST likely which of the following types of ventilator modes?

Accepted Answer

A) Assist control 
B) Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation 
C) Pressure support ventilation 
D) Continuous positive airway pressure 
A) Assist control 
B) Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation 
C) Pressure support ventilation 
D) Continuous positive airway pressure

Question 10

Which of the following arteries is the arterial line for hemodynamic monitoring MOST commonly inserted?

Accepted Answer

A) Femoral artery 
B) Radial artery 
C) Brachial artery 
D) Axillary artery 
A) Femoral artery 
B) Radial artery 
C) Brachial artery 
D) Axillary artery

Question 11

The physical therapist is scheduled to see a patient mid-afternoon who completed hemodialysis that morning.Which of the following monitoring and intervention pairings would be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitor patient fatigue,complete bedside active range of motion exercise with patient in supine position. 
B) Monitor patient symptoms,perform one set of active range of motion extremity exercises in bed and then progress patient to sitting on the edge of the bed. 
C) Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms before,during,and after mobility to edge of bed,active exercise in sitting,and low-intensity ambulation. 
D) Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms at rest.If stable,assist the patient with mobility out of bed and hall ambulation as tolerated. 
A) Monitor patient fatigue,complete bedside active range of motion exercise with patient in supine position. 
B) Monitor patient symptoms,perform one set of active range of motion extremity exercises in bed and then progress patient to sitting on the edge of the bed. 
C) Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms before,during,and after mobility to edge of bed,active exercise in sitting,and low-intensity ambulation. 
D) Monitor vital signs and patient symptoms at rest.If stable,assist the patient with mobility out of bed and hall ambulation as tolerated.

Question 12

Which of the following oxygen fraction percentages is the MINIMAL percentage in which humidification is desired to avoid nasal and oral mucosa dryness and irritation?

Accepted Answer

A) 24% 
B) 32% 
C) 45% 
D) 55% 
A) 24% 
B) 32% 
C) 45% 
D) 55%

Question 13

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)facilitates an increase in cardiac output?

Accepted Answer

A) The inflated balloon creates a pressure forcing the blood to circulate into the coronary arteries. 
B) The deflated balloon creates a pressure gradient enhancing the flow of blood through the aorta during left ventricular systole. 
C) The inflated balloon creates a pressure enhancing the blood flow into the chambers of the heart. 
D) The deflated balloon enhances relaxation of the heart muscle. 
A) The inflated balloon creates a pressure forcing the blood to circulate into the coronary arteries. 
B) The deflated balloon creates a pressure gradient enhancing the flow of blood through the aorta during left ventricular systole. 
C) The inflated balloon creates a pressure enhancing the blood flow into the chambers of the heart. 
D) The deflated balloon enhances relaxation of the heart muscle.

Question 14

Low central venous pressure (CVP)indicates which of the following clinical abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A) Fluid overload 
B) Right ventricular failure 
C) Dehydration 
D) Tricuspid insufficiency 
A) Fluid overload 
B) Right ventricular failure 
C) Dehydration 
D) Tricuspid insufficiency

Question 15

A physical therapist is working with a patient bedside in ICU assisting with bed mobility and repositioning.An irregular rhythm was noted on the single-channel ECG monitor and an alarm sounded.What should the physical therapist do next?

Accepted Answer

A) The physical therapist should silence the alarm and continue with care. 
B) The physical therapist should temporarily stop treatment and determine the cause of the alarm. 
C) The physical therapist should temporarily stop the treatment and defer to the nurse about the reason for the alarm. 
D) The physical therapist should end the treatment session and notify the nurse an alarm was sounding. 
A) The physical therapist should silence the alarm and continue with care. 
B) The physical therapist should temporarily stop treatment and determine the cause of the alarm. 
C) The physical therapist should temporarily stop the treatment and defer to the nurse about the reason for the alarm. 
D) The physical therapist should end the treatment session and notify the nurse an alarm was sounding.

Question 16

Electrocardiogram electrodes are used in continuous monitoring of a patient and provide information on heart rate,heart rhythm,and respiratory rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following oxygen delivery devices would potentially provide the HIGHEST fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂)?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple mask 
B) Venturi mask 
C) Partial rebreather mask 
D) Nonrebreather mask 
A) Simple mask 
B) Venturi mask 
C) Partial rebreather mask 
D) Nonrebreather mask

Question 18

Which of the following values BEST reflects normal adult systolic blood pressure at rest?

Accepted Answer

A) 150 to 165 mm Hg 
B) 140 to 150 mm Hg 
C) 90 to 135 mm Hg 
D) 75 to 90 mm Hg 
A) 150 to 165 mm Hg 
B) 140 to 150 mm Hg 
C) 90 to 135 mm Hg 
D) 75 to 90 mm Hg

Question 19

Which of the following oxygen delivery devices is generally intended for lower flow rates of oxygen between 1 and 6 L/min?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasal cannula 
B) Simple mask 
C) Aerosol mask 
D) Venturi mask 
A) Nasal cannula 
B) Simple mask 
C) Aerosol mask 
D) Venturi mask

Question 20

Patients with intra-aortic balloon pump can tolerate early activity such as mobilization out of bed and ambulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Monitoring and Life Support Equipment

Which of the following bispectral index monitor (BIS)reading value ranges indicates light to moderate sedation?

The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)ventilation system is the treatment of choice for which of the following pulmonary abnormalities?

A patient's inability to clear secretions from the lower airways along with a need for positive-pressure mechanical ventilator assistance is an indication for which of the following airway devices?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about mean arterial pressure (MAP)readings?

During the process of taking a patient's blood pressure,the Korotkoff sound that increases in intensity with a distinct tapping is associated with which of the following clinical interpretations?

Which of the following clinical signs is MOST indicative of respiratory distress?

Which of the following factors associated with a patient is NOT considered a cause of inaccurate pulse oximetry readings?

A central line or central venous pressure (CVP)provides which of the following functions?

Mechanical ventilation that possibly leads to respiratory alkalosis or hyperinflation in a patient with airway obstruction is MOST likely which of the following types of ventilator modes?

Which of the following arteries is the arterial line for hemodynamic monitoring MOST commonly inserted?

The physical therapist is scheduled to see a patient mid-afternoon who completed hemodialysis that morning.Which of the following monitoring and intervention pairings would be MOST appropriate?

Which of the following oxygen fraction percentages is the MINIMAL percentage in which humidification is desired to avoid nasal and oral mucosa dryness and irritation?

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)facilitates an increase in cardiac output?

Low central venous pressure (CVP)indicates which of the following clinical abnormalities?

A physical therapist is working with a patient bedside in ICU assisting with bed mobility and repositioning.An irregular rhythm was noted on the single-channel ECG monitor and an alarm sounded.What should the physical therapist do next?

Electrocardiogram electrodes are used in continuous monitoring of a patient and provide information on heart rate,heart rhythm,and respiratory rate.

Which of the following oxygen delivery devices would potentially provide the HIGHEST fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂)?

Which of the following values BEST reflects normal adult systolic blood pressure at rest?

Which of the following oxygen delivery devices is generally intended for lower flow rates of oxygen between 1 and 6 L/min?

Patients with intra-aortic balloon pump can tolerate early activity such as mobilization out of bed and ambulation.

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies

Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure

Restrictive Lung Dysfunction

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Electrocardiography

Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions

Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart Lung, and Lung

Cardiovascular Medications

Pulmonary Medications

Examination and Assessment Procedures

Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease, or Risk of Disease

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

The Lymphatic System

Outcome Measures:a Guide for the Evidence Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

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