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Respiratory MCQ Flashcards

1
Q

What class of drug is Salbutamol?

A

Sympathetic Agonist

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2
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When should you perform PERF?

A

Before the first dose of salbutamol

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3
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What are the 3 phases of respiration?

A

Inspiration, Expiration, Pause

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4
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What are the structures that branch from the trachea leading into the lungs are called?

A

Left and Right main stem bronchi

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5
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How much O₂ can you deliver through a Venturi mask?

A

24%-50%

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6
Q

Expiratory wheeze, crackles, and barrel chest is found in what condition?

A

COPD

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7
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Atmospheric air contains what percentage of O₂?

A

21%

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8
Q

The respiration centre in the brain predominantly responds to levels of what?

A

Carbon Dioxide

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9
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What is apnea?

A

Absence of respirations

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10
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During the process of internal respiration, O₂ is delivered to where?

A

The cells through gas exahange

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11
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The accumulation of fluid between the alveoli and the capillary network is called?

A

Pulmonary Oedema

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12
Q

How many litres of O₂ does a CD cylinder hold?

A

460 litres

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13
Q

What nerve controls the diaphragm

A

Phrenic nerve

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14
Q

What does a Beta-2 agonist work on?

A

The lungs

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15
Q

For what reason might you deviate from a primary survey?

A

If there is a compromise in any A,B or C

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16
Q

CPAP is contraindicated for what condition?

A

Pneumothorax

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17
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In a patient with Subcutaneous Emphysema, what might you hear when auscultating?

A

Crackles

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18
Q

What is the correct route for GTN?

A

Sublingual

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19
Q

What is the function of the lower airway?

A

To exchange gasses

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20
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What is the function of upper airway?

A

To filter, warm, and moisten the air taken in

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21
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What is a contraindication to CPAP?

A

SPB <90

22
Q

What is salbutamol indicated for?

A

Wheeze and Bronchospasm

23
Q

What condition involves the destruction of the alveoli?

A

Emphysema

24
Q

What is the description for bubbles in the lungs when auscultating?

A

Rails

25
Q

What is the typical tidal volume for a male?

A

500ml

26
Q

Where is the cricoid cartilage?

A

In the neck

27
Q

You have a patient with hypoxia, decreased breath sounds on one side and tracheal deviation. What is your working diagnosis?

A

Tension Pneumothorax

28
Q

What is the most common airway obstruction?

A

A placid tongue

29
Q

How many lobes are in the left lung?

A

2

30
Q

A patient with symptomatic bradycardia at a rate of 40 beats typically experience what?

A

Hypotension and Dyspnea

31
Q

The primary reason for giving O₂ is?

A

To maintain adequate tissue perfusion

32
Q

During life threatening conditions, what are the oxygen sats titrated to?

A

94% - 98%

33
Q

What is the pharmacological action of salbutamol?

A

Bronchodilator

34
Q

Which of the respiratory medications would you consider following a submersion

A

Salbutamol

35
Q

When administrating O₂ on a known COPD patient, what do you titrate it to?

A

92%

36
Q

When delivering O₂ through a nasal cannula at 6ltrs per minute, how much oxygen is the patient receiving?

A

44%

37
Q

How do you obtain the minute volume?

A

Tidal volume x respiratory rate

38
Q

Deoxygenated blood is received into the?

A

Right atrium

39
Q

What is the nerve that controls the diaphragm?

A

The phrenic nerve

40
Q

If a patient goes unconscious after you administer GTN, what is the likely cause?

A

Transient hypotension due to side effect

41
Q

What is the correct dose of salbutamol for a 5 year old?

A

5mg/5ml nebulised

42
Q

Which part of the brain is responsible for breathing?

A

Medulla Oblongata

43
Q

What is the name of the cover lining of the lungs?

A

Pleura

44
Q

Where does gas exchange take place?

A

Alveoli

45
Q

What is tidal volume?

A

The amount of air taken in during a breath

46
Q

External respiration takes place where?

A

In the lungs

47
Q

Chemical control of respiration is triggered by what?

A

Rise of CO₂ in the body

48
Q

The lung tissue is supplied by blood from where?

A

Left ventricle

49
Q

The metabolic process of the exchange of O₂ within the cells is called?

A

Internal respiration

50
Q

How many times can the insertion of a supraglottic airway be attempted

A

2

51
Q

Following successful advanced airway management, at what rate do you ventilate the patient?

A

8-10 respirations per minute

52
Q

In an abnormal work of breathing situation, what is O₂ titrated to?

A

100% unless they are a known COPD patient

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