Chapter 15 Test Flashcards
Oxygen is an odorless and tasteless gas.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which of the following is used to administer a large amount of drugs ( ex. chemotherapeutic drugs and antibiotics), monitor cardiac pressures, and manage field volume?
a.) thoracostomy tube
b.) tracheostomy tube
c.) central venous catheter
d.) pulmonary arterial catheter
c.) central venous catheter
What is the name of the tube that drains the intrapleural space and mediastinum?
a.) central venous catheter
b.) thoracostomy tube
c.) endotracheal tube
d.) swan ganz catheter
b.) thoracostomy tube
The major muscle of ventilation is the diaphragm.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which of the following terms describes the bodys maintenance of heat production and loss?
a.) thermoregulation
b.) hypothalamus
c.) homeostasis
d.) febrile
a.) thermoregulation
During evaluation of patients pulse rate it is important to remember:
1.) determine pulse using second and third fingers
2.) compare reading from two different locations
3.) record regulatory and strength of pulse
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 and 3
c.) 1 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following are signs and/or symptoms of pulmonary edema?
a.) dyspnea
b.) temperature
c.) hemopoiesis
d.) urticara (hives)
a.) dyspnea
Tachycardia is known as greater than 100 beats per minute.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which term is used to administer oxygen through the nose?
a.) nasal canula
b.) nasogastric tube
c.) hickman catheter
d.) central line
a.) nasal canula
The most common location for a central venous catheter is the aorta.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Cardiac respiratory sounds and apical pulses are heard by using a sphygmomanometer.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
A physician must prescribe oxygen therapy because it is considered a drug.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which precautions should be followed when using a low flow oxygen system?
1.) prohibit smoking
2.) avoid open flames
3.) use only grounded equipment
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
The most commonly seen problem of the upper respiratory tract are croup and acute epiglottis which are complications associated with a previous:
a.) endotracheal intubation (ET tube)
b.) sialgram
c.) colonoscopy
d.) myelogram
a.) endotracheal intubation (ET tube)
Which of the following is the most common catheter placed in the pulmonary artery?
This catheter is used to monitor pulmonary disorders and heart function.
a.) miller abbott tube
b.) swan ganz
c.) greenfield tube
d.) fowlers catheter
b.) swan ganz
Which body temperature measurement takes th shortest length of time?
a.) axillary
b.) tympanic
c.) oral
d.) rectal
b.) tympanic
Intubation is passing of a tube into the esophagus to administer oxygen which aides in respiration.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
The device used to measure oxygen content in the blood is:
a.) stethoscope
b.) pulse oximeter
c.) sphygmomanometer
d.) oxygen flow rate
b.) pulse oximeter
An oxygen hood provides oxygen to pediatric patients by fully covering their bed.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Cyanosis results from low oxygen content of tissue and results in patients with:
1.) cardiac failure
2.) respiratory failure
3.) severe hemorhagging
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 3 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
A swan ganz catheter monitors pulmonary arterial pressure.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Oral temperature that stays consistently below __________ the patient has hypothermia.
a.) 95 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
c.) 85 degrees
d.) 80 degrees
a.) 95 degrees
The physicians diagnosis for a patient who has difficulty breathing would be which of the following?
a.) apnea
b.) bradypnea
c.) dyspnea
d.) tachypnea
c.) dyspnea
A patient who is experiencing dyspnea has:
a.) high blood pressure
b.) respiratory distress
c.) fever
d.) urinary problems
b.) respiratory distress
Scenario:
A 41 year old female patient had an open reduction of the forearm. Two days later was brought to the radiology department for follow films. She complains of mild chest pain and SOB. The radiographer takes vital signs. Blood pressure is 120/80 mmhg and pulse is 120 beats per minute. The patient indicates:
1.) pulmonary embolus
2.) blood pressure indicates stable, pressure normal
3.) pulse rate indicates tachycardia
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 only
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Normal systolic blood pressure reading is:
a.) 95-140 mmhg
b.) 140-160 mmhg
c.) 80-90 mmhg
d.) 90-90 mmhg
a.) 95-140 mmhg
Normal oral body temperature is:
a.) 96.6
b.) 97.6
c.) 98.6
d.) 99.6
c.) 98.6
The exchange of oxygen and carbod dioxide between the external enviroment and the blood circulating in the body is called:
a.) respiration
b.) temperature
c.) blood pressure
d.) cardiovascular
a.) respiration
The average adult respiratory rate is:
a.) 4 to 11
b.) 12 to 20
c.) 18 to 25
d.) 24 to 30
b.) 12 to 20
The term for a patient who feels cold and clammy is:
a.) apprehensive
b.) febrile (fever)
c.) hypertensive
d.) diaphoretic
d.) diaphoretic
Which of these tissues is most sensitive to hypoxia?
a.) brain
b.) liver
c.) heart
d.) a and b
e.) all of the above
e.) all of the above
The apical pulse is palpated at the brachial artery.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Orthopnea is a condition associated with emphysema.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Patient with pulmonary emphysema flow rate is 2-3 L/minute.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
A patient with suspected atelectasis should have which part of their body radiographed?
a.) colon
b.) chest
c.) stomach
d.) soft tissue neck
b.) chest
A patient comes to the emergency department with an oral temperature of 96.6 degrees Ferenheit. This finding is consistent with which of the following?
a.) hyperthermia
b.) bradypnea
c.) tachypnea
d.) hypothermia
d.) hypothermia
Tachycardia is a patient with rapid heart rate (pulse) of 90-100 pulsations per minute.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
The subclavian vein is not the most common site for central venous lines/catheter.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Hypertension occurs when the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmhg.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Systolic pressure is defined as:
a.) a constant pressure exerted on the arterial walls
b.) the peak pressure during contraction of the heart
c.) the lowest pressure during contraction of the heart
d.) an increase in pressure when the heart is relaxed
b.) the peak pressure during contraction of the heart
Usual flow rate for oxygen administration through a nasal canula is:
a.) 1 to 5 L/s
b.) 1 to 5 L/min
c.) 6 to 10 L/s
d.) 6 to 10 L/min
b.) 1 to 5 L/min
Normal blood pressure reading for diastolic pressure is:
a.) 90-100 mmhg
b.) 60-90 mmhg
c.) 110-140 mmhg
d.) 40-60 mmhg
b.) 60-90 mmhg
Which of the following is classified as a low flow oxygen delivery device?
a.) air entrainment mask
b.) simple mask
c.) nasal cannula
d.) b and c
e.) none of the above
d.) b and c
A 42 year old patient has a temperature of 101.2 degrees F. Which of the following terms describes the patients conditions?
a.) hyperthermic
b.) hypothermic
c.) febrile
d.) a and c
e.) all of the above
d.) a and c
Which is the best method for measuring body temperature or a patient with cardiac conditions:
1.) oral
2.) axillary
3.) forehead
4.) rectal
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 and 3
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 4 only
c.) 1, 2 and 3
Manual dexerity is classified as motor control function.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Normal respiratory rate at rest is:
a.) 16 to 20 breathes per minute
b.) 8 to 12 breathes per minute
c.) 21 to 25 breathes per minute
d.) 26 to 30 breathes per minute
a.) 16 to 20 breathes per minute
A tracheostomy tube is inserted directly into the trachea throught the anterior surface of the neck.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
A sphymomanometer is a device emplyed to evaluate:
a.) respiration
b.) blood pressure
c.) cardiac sounds
d.) pulse rate
b.) blood pressure
The device used for monitoring of the apical pulse rate requires a watch and:
a.) sphygmomanometer
b.) nasal canula
c.) no other equipment
d.) stethoscope
d.) stethoscope
Hemorhagge and shock are likely to increase the pulse rate.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Infant pulse rate is 115 to 130 beats per minute.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
All of the arteries can be used for taking a pulse except:
a.) the subclavian vein
b.) the radial artery
c.) the brachial artery
d.) the coratid artery
a.) the subclavian vein
A nasal cannula provides a high concentration of oxygen and therefore is considered a high flow device:
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy (PEG) tube may be used for:
a.) nutrition support
b.) gas decompression
c.) inflate the lungs
d.) sunctioning gastric secretions
a.) nutrition support
Which of the following is a symptom of hypertension?
a.) dizziness
b.) blurred vision
c.) confusion
d.) all of the above
e.) none of the above
e.) none of the above
Instruments needed to asses vital signs are:
1.) thermometer
2.) tongue depressor
3.) watch with second hand
a.) 1 and 3
b.) 1 and 2
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
a.) 1 and 3
To reduce hypotension sit the patient up slowly from the recumbent position.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Signs and symptoms indicating that a patient needs suctioning are:
1.) audible rattling and gurgling sounds
2.) gagging
3.) difficulty breathing
a.) 2 and 3
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 1 and 2
d.) 1,2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
The normal pulse of a 5 year old chuld is lower than that of a 32 year old male patient.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Beats per minute is the unit used to measure blood pressure.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Which of the following is the correct adult blood pressure reading?
a.) 140/90
b.) 120/139
c.) 149/90
d.) 120/80
d.) 120/80
