Module 1 Respiratory

Question 1

When your voice sounds like a gurgle or shaky because you have mucous in your respiratory system. 
A. egophony 
B. stridor 
C. exacerbation 
D. purulent

Answer 1

A. egophony

Question 2

When taking care of a patient with a nonrebreather oxygen mask on, the bag should be _________ at all times.

Answer 2

inflated

Question 3

Difficulty breathing while lying down flat. 
A. dyspnea 
B. kussmaul's respirations 
C. dyspnea on exertion 
D. orthopnea

Answer 3

D. orthopnea

Question 4

Not being able to breathe fast or deep enough. 
A. dyspnea 
B. apnea 
C. dyspnea on exertion (DOE) 
D. chyene stokes respirations

Answer 4

C. dyspnea on exertion (DOE)

Question 5

What is the most accurate way to assess gas exchange?

Answer 5

Arterial Blood Gasses

Question 6

What are some things that can hinder taking a pulse ox?

Answer 6

fingernail polish, age (because of their thicker nail beds), temperature (if it’s cold- poor circulation)

Question 7

Deep and rapid breathing. (indication of too much acid).
A. Kussmaul’s respirations
B. Cheyne-stokes respirations
C. Tachypnea

Answer 7

A. Kussmaul’s respirations

Question 8

Deep fast breathing, then apnea. 
A. Kussmaul's respirations 
B. Cheyne-stokes respirations 
C. Dyspnea 
D. Tachypnea

Answer 8

B. Cheyne-stokes respirations

Question 9

A tracheostomy patient should never lie ________.

Answer 9

flat

Question 10

What type of medication are cystic fibrosis patients NOT allowed to take?

Answer 10

Cough Suppressants

Question 11

Oxygen from lungs that goes into the tissues.

Answer 11

Perfusion

Question 12

If the pleural space is damaged, what could that lead to?

Answer 12

collapsed lung

Question 13

What is the range for pH for ABG’s?

Answer 13

7.35 to 7.45

Question 14

For ABG’s, what is the range for PaCO2?

Answer 14

35 to 45

Question 15

For ABG’s, what is the range for HCO3?

Answer 15

22 to 26

Question 16

If ONE ABG value falls under normal, what class is it?

A. Partially compensated
B. Fully compensated
C. Uncompensated

Answer 16

C. Uncompensated

Question 17

Do you need informed consent to insert a chest tube?

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa that can be viral, bacterial, or triggered by allergens.

Answer 18

Rhinitis

Question 19

S/S include sxcessive nasal drainage, sneezing, sore throat, low-grade fever, dry throat, red, inflamed swollen nasal cannula, itchy, watery eyes, congestion

Answer 19

Rhinitis

Question 20

Treatment (depends on the cause):
Antihistamines (Bomphenicamine, pseudoepinephrine), Leukotriene inhibitors (Montelukast), Decongestants (phenylepinephrine), intranasal steriods, increase fluids, increase humidity, allergy treating if chronic, antibiotics (if bacterial)

Answer 20

Rhinitis