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How often is a 1-point calibration typically performed on a blood gas analyzer, and what specific electronic adjustment does it make?
Show answer →Every 30 minutes or before each sample (depending on manufacturer/CLIA). It adjusts the offset or intercept of the electrode's response curve. NBRC Exam Tip: If the analyzer has been idle, a 1-point calibration is the first step before running a patient sample.
In PSV, the patient's inspiratory effort continues after the ventilator has cycled to exhalation. The flow-time scalar shows a sudden spike or kick just before exhalation. How do you correct this Short Cycling?
Show answer →Decrease the flow-cycle percentage (e.g., from 30% to 10%) or increase the inspiratory time (Ti). This asynchrony occurs when the ventilator's Ti is shorter than the patient's neural Ti. NBRC Tip: Common in restrictive lung diseases where the flow decays rapidly.
An RT is managing a difficult airway using an LMA. The physician wants to transition to a definitive endotracheal tube without losing the airway. Describe the gold-standard procedure.
Show answer →The gold standard for transitioning from LMA to ETT is Fiberoptic-Guided Intubation (FOGI) through the LMA. An Aintree Intubation Catheter (AIC) or similar exchange catheter is used over the fiberoptic scope. Once the AIC is in the trachea, the LMA is removed, and the ETT is railroaded over the AIC. NBRC Tip: Blind intubation through a standard LMA has low success rates and is not recommended in 2026 practice guidelines.
While attempting to suction a patient, you notice there is no vacuum pressure at the catheter tip despite the regulator being set to -120 mmHg. What are the most likely causes to troubleshoot?
Show answer →1. The suction canister is full (activating the float-valve shut-off). 2. There is a leak or loose connection in the suction tubing or canister lid. 3. The catheter itself is kinked or the thumb-port is not being fully occluded. NBRC Strategy: If no suction is the problem, always check the canister and connections first before replacing the regulator.
When using a Cough Assist device via a tracheostomy tube, what adjustment must the RT make to the cuff and what is a potential complication to monitor during the procedure?
Show answer →The tracheostomy cuff MUST be inflated to ensure the pressure is delivered to the lower airways and not lost through the upper airway. Monitor for cuff-induced tracheal wall irritation or mucus plugging the tube. Clinical Pearl: If the patient is on a ventilator, ensure they are hyperoxygenated before disconnecting for MIE.
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